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And yes, obvioulsy, a brake doesn't have to be two bits of rubber attached to a wire operated by a lever that makes them push against some part of the wheel. Anything that acts to slow the rotation of the wheel under user control counts as a brake. Such as a chain attached to the pedals that your feet are on.