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Yes, but the law says 2 brakes are required
Nope. Fixed wheel does count as a method of braking. Law requires one brake if fixed (as long as its on the front), 2 if freewheel
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Fixed wheel does count as a method of braking. Law requires one brake if fixed (as long as its on the front
There's a thin line between clever and stupid. You just crossed it. Since fixed counts as a brake, a bike with fixed plus a front brake has two brakes. Ooh, that's exactly what the law requires, exactly as our sanctimonious no-name commentator says 🙂
gbj_tester
Yes, but the law says 2 brakes are required, so a secondary brake is a must. There are times when your legs just won't do, such as when a car pulls out on front of you (personal experience), that's when a front brake is a must, it's much more immediate!
There are some seriously good looking brakes out there so they can look cool! Take a look at Diacompe aero brakes. But the bottom line is that if you aint got two brakes the law will have you (or the insurance company)!
Now then don't get me started on lights.......