Bike porn

dogsballs [quote]stompy When people try my bike, they get a little freaked out: When they stop putting pressure on the pedals and would usually coast, they feel the pedals pushing on their feet. It gives them a feeling that the bike is running away with them.

I've learned that is a good feeling. It reminds me to keep pedalling.

Zen thing? Nah, but you can feel the road under you. When you grab a handful of brake, and the way your pedals feel tells you that your back wheel is about to come off the ground and you better ease off or push yourself backwards. When you go into a turn and you think you're going to fast and with a tiny bit of resistance from your legs you can drop your speed a little bit.

No gears to worry about whether you're maximising your efficiency. Not gears to keep running smoothly to make sure they don't mess up in the rain. The hum of a smooth drivetrain and rubber on road.

Try one out and see for yourself. You might not like it - but you'll know more about it than if you just listen to what we tell you it feels like.

thats a good explanation. going brakeless is the next step in getting in touch with the bike.[/quote]

Word. It's not for everyone, I'll admit that much, but it does make you feel even more connected to your bike. It's nice to keep things minimal.