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@Daveypants
It's psychological - I've always ridden with a front brake and even though I only use it in emergencies, I am pretty much always riding flat out. I went out for a ride this evening - when I set out I was only intending to take a slow leisurely roll around but ended up doing 14 miles full pelt most of the way. Nearly rear ended a car that stopped sharply, jammed on the front brake and felt my rear wheel lift off the ground. Scary moment, but I'm pretty sure if I was riding brakeless I wouldn't have been so close to the car in front in the first place.
EDIT: Wow lots of people replied whist I was typing that...