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@dancing james
As someone who has snapped two brake cables I am very aware they fail. (probably due to awesome amounts of \ power from the power cry wanking)
I recently asked someone riding singles speed front brake only how they would stop if their brake failed, his response was by observing what was happening. Clearly an idiot, generally brakes fail when they are being yanked in an emergency, so it really is the wrong time to find out.
At least if you have either a fixed drive train or a rear brake you have the 2nd braking method as a fall back.
Mr G, you must have been very slow without foot retention.