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@stringerman
i dont really understand the whole breakless mentality for commuting or for any reason except possibly to do bar spins and shit like that. Though i dont judge people for it I just accept that its a preference thing
i have a front break on my bike to help protect my knees from tearing muscles as repetitive resistence can do (i have dodgy knees at times), as a safety precaution (in case my chain comes off for any reason) and because the law requires me to have one. Though i like to think of myself as a cautious rider, i also believe that not everything can be accounted for in all situations.
But if you think your a good enough rider and dont need any breaks then thats the perogative of the rider.