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@Treadders
I had trouble stopping my 48/15 fuji with just my legs at first especially when I had built up a bit of momentum... but I had a front brake fitted when I bought the bike so no worries there. Eventually I built up enough strength to stop without the brake in most situations (and skid in the wet). I've now changed to 48/17 and found it much easier to stop. I can also skid like a devil but after watching my back wheel gradually wear down I've decided to mostly cut that out... Why you feel like using your foot to brake when you've got a front brake I just can't imagine!