Spotted on the street

[frkl]

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I've seen similar NDS bracing on another French frame, I think. Can someone tell me why that's there?

I mean obviously for disc brakes, right?

I do see a cam of some sort from the hub to the NDS chainstay, but that isn't for a coaster brake on this bike...

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

For a drum or coaster brake.