re: #128 wrenchwench

I have a 1995 Schwinn that I shift with the old-fashioned levers that pull (or release) cables. I live in a flat enough town now that I could go single-speed. Don’t know whether I can safely operate with just a coaster brake. Maybe front-wheel handbrake. I used to think that was a stupid way to go, but I have become stupid enough…

My Specialized is 1995 also. I have the rear brake disconnected, don’t need it on account of the disk brake in front. (Not original equipment - the bike is on its 3rd fork) Does pretty well at getting me to and from work every day.