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@cliveo
More control over the wheels. No free wheeling and so you tend to slow in anticipation rather than suddenly. Where it doesn't work as well is cornering over slippery surfaces such as wet metal manhole covers, when the rear wheel seeks purchaes which it would not need to if you were free wheeling.