>Consider a wheel with a chain ring that is fixed only in the forward
>direction, but will freewheel when spun backwards (i.e. much like that of an
>uggg... 10 speed bicycle wheel with only the lowest gear) and assume that
>this wheel has a drum brake or a coaster brake (i.e. within the hub).
>
>If I wanted to race down a VERY LARGE hill, then I (theoretically) should be
>able to stop pedaling forward, ease back on the brake (assume that the brake
>was engaged when back pedaling) and control my decent (and balance) in this
>manner.
don't know if its been done...
sounds like its theoretically possible I spose, as long as you have a
balancing back motion brake!
Certainly would take some mastering!
I think you are crazy but let me knows if it works!
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