Originally Posted by jim-bob
Yeah, but have you ever said to yourself "Man, my rear brake just isn't powerful enough!". I know I never have.
Yes. When my Surly was built up I was shipped two front brakes but I wanted to race that night. So I took the bike minus rear brake and did my first race with a SS. Some how I ended up 3rd place in my class but know that I was having to scrub speed a whole hell of a lot sooner then if I had a rear brake. It makes things a bit sketchy sans rear. Kind of similar to when I ride that bike as a fixed gear now. Trying to keep weight on the rear tire is sometime a complete and utter challenge depending on the terrain.