Originally Posted by Ride Among Us

I accelerate and then I use a brake at the last second. This allows me to haul ass full speed down hills, enjoying speeds of 45MPH+ (I run a low 90s gear ratio) passing others. I like to go fast. When i rode without a brake I always had to be putting on back pressure, skipping, skidding, and generally taking action to slow down far in advance of intersections, lights, etc. It was a bummer. Then I put a brake on and now I do what I please, and riding fast is what pleases me. My expensive tires last longer, too.