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@kerley
mashton, yes I did read the points about lower centre of gravity and longer wheelbase. And that is why those with a real interest should get their recuments out. With wide tyres and disc brakes obviously.
I agree with tester that a brakeless rider simply cannot stop as quickly as a rider with brakes and can't understand anyone who says they can. I have ridden brakeless myself for many years so know what I am doing but I could still stop more quickly with a brake.
The reason I don't use brakes is that I am either off road or on road going slowly (due to low gear needed for off road)
When I was into going as fast as possible and personal bests and all that I used a brake.
A bit of arguing for the sake of it really as I know that a road bike stops plenty quicky enough...