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@hippy
This topic will be light r_d l_ghts on the C+ forum or the h_lm_t debate.. but I'll comment anyway :D
It's okay saying if you're safe then you don't need brakes blah etc.. but what about the split second when brakes might've stopped you running into Mrs Innocent crossing the street? But before you brakeless dudes jump up, there's more - last night a roadie almost took out a ped racing through a red to beat little old me down a hill. Two brakes, gears, etc.. and yet.. a twat. No way! :)
I will always run brakes and always suggest people run brakes but methinks this issue is more to do with riders knowing or not knowing their bikes. Just ride safe.. there's enough cnuts in trucks and cars ready to take you out without DIY.
Coffee!