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@790
Hi Lae, don't want an arguement but I have riden a 7 speed TT for a year with only a front brake 48 x 11 no problems at all.
There are so many scaremongers out there, but the fact is if you've ever gone over the top using your front brake you've had it set up wrong - it's your error.
It's the kind of misconception/fear that a free wheel rider feels when riding fixed for the first time and not understanding the feedback the bike is giving them.
There's two facts 1) set up right the front brake wont send you over the top and 2) set up right it won't skid or fishtail making you loose control like a rear brake can and will.
As a result you get a shorter more stable stopping distance with your front brake.
I'm a no body but if you're interested sheldon brown touched on the benefits of learning correct front brake use and was the source with that made me try to learn how to use my front brake properly. Once I did I never looked back.
The info is at http://sheldonbrown.com/brakturn.html if it's of use to you great, if not ride the way you feel comfortable with. I'm happy if your happy.
From my side it works and it's safe. I put a bit of effort in and I've got a new skill set as well as new options when it comes to building bike(s) for me.
Cheers, all the best, Glen