Even just for town, two brakes much preferable I find. Where you'd freewheel, just coast down with the pedals twirling your legs around — apply brakes when needed as if on gears.
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Even just for town, two brakes much preferable I find. Where you'd freewheel, just coast down with the pedals twirling your legs around — apply brakes when needed as if on gears.