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@Sammy
Dr. Metal,
The problem is that you are only considering what is mechanically most effective to stop you ina straight line, on impulse, in an emergency.
Have you ever experienced an experienced bike rider, somebody who can ride down a mountain, 360 down a set of stairs or jump over another bike, stop by slowing down in a straight line?
Think outside the box, your not going to have to do such a thing because an experienced rider contantly scans his lines and exits. Faced in an awkaward situation you avoid it.
For instance, im riding my bmx with a front brake only. Need to avoid an obstacle.I pull on the front brake, now I cant turn, but i've slowed down significantly, but I still hit the object at much slower speed.
This time i'm in the same situation but my bmx has a rear brake fitted. I have an obstacle to avoid. I slam by back brake, use my elgs to push the rear out sideways, slowing down But ultimately changing direction, then I bunny hop up the curb.
Much safer. You just gotta know how. Which is why faux fixies are ridiculous.