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@barber
because most people are wrong.
I could ride perfectly safely with a front brake on a single speed, i barely use the back brake on my roadie. Can also ride perfectly safely brakeless fixed.
A lot of people like to perpetuate rumours!
I dont see the problem with faux fixie, its your own decision.
A lot of people try to argue that brakeless fixed is just as safe or safer than other styles of riding... I don't get this, just admit, it is a bit dangerous, yes, but you do it anyway because you enjoy it. Ofcourse a front brake would make the bike safer, there is no argument.