Do you use your rear brake?

A rear brake is not a disadvantage. "I barely ever use it" is not a disadvantage. Therefor if you remove your rear brake and run single speed you are not evolving the bicycle according to any logical rules on performance. You are doing it purely for aesthetics. Admit it. If not self denial, false truths, and twisted logic is clearly your thing so fuck off and go join some cult in a desert.

Marry me, Tommy?