Black Langster / street

Your worried about braking, when the wheel doesn't have a braking surface.... Its not going to be great whether one brake or two!

1. I only used the front brake on my previous bike (for.. 1.5 years) and it was enough.

2. These kind of articles make me think it's not that important. They talk about the braking surface being a marketing gimick.

3. I only do 3-4 miles a day to work an back and ride nicely without going bonkers and am always super aware of my surroundings. There is really no need for another brake, providing this doesn't fail.

Not to be pedantic, as I'm sure you've already made up your mind, but this is precisely the point of a rear brake with a freewheel.

There is really no need for another brake, providing this doesn't fail.

You are right.

I will soon switch to fixed (bought two fixed cogs already) once I get used to the bike and learn how to brake with my legs aswell.

That being said, I never had a brake fail on me and I predominantly used the front one.

You'll get used to fixed quicker than you imagine. The first couple of attempts to freewheel will jolt you into the rhythm quick sharp! Braking with legs takes a little longer as you'll need to develop the strength but once you have you'll appreciate never touching the brake lever.