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@jakemiddleton
Hi
I was wondering if you guys could advise me. I am building up a low pro bike (single speed) at the moment, things are going pretty well with regards to getting decent and compatible parts. Now I am looking into how I will set up the braking on this bike.
On my current bike I only bother with a front brake. Seeing as the posture of the rider on a low pro is different I am concerned that if I were to brake from the front I would be more likely to fly head over the handlebars ..... Is this a misconception or should I really be looking into putting in a rear brake as well?