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@sweatpee
excellent, i was trying to do that!
i genuinely believe that in the situations that i ride brakeless i have a level of control that is safe, and safer than many other cyclists, such as the types who perform no maintenance on their rusty old bicycles.
i know that my bike that is equipped with v brakes stops faster and with more power, i'm not trying to argue that i have the same level of control over the bike. but in the manner i ride the bike i feel it is safe enough to do so without being stupid or irresponsible.
i can see why you would say that the delusion that drink drivers show in their arguments and justification is the same but i disagree, and make my choices soberly and considerately.
i ride my brakeless bike at times because it is enjoyable, i love the bike and i love riding it, if i had a brake on it i would ride the bike differently and it is the difference that i enjoy.