I finally get it
08-07-07, 07:37 PM
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I've never really gotten the whole brakeless zen thing when the above is the argument - it seems to me that being aware, anticipating movement around you, and being constantly engaged to make adjustments is simply the way one ought to be riding a bike, period. In my humble opinion, a handbrake or lack of one should not be a factor in this, and riding without one can't make you "more" aware, and certainly doesn't force you to.
Perhaps it's that it could possibly make you realize things that you weren't paying as close attention to previously, presumably because you're riding slower and more cautiously, sure, but that's really something you could be doing with a handbrake on your bike. If the potential for increased danger were the only thing, you could try riding with a knife in your teeth, or carrying a baby or nitroglycerin or a six pack of 120 Minute IPA, or whatever would otherwise motivate you to not crash.
Perhaps it's that it could possibly make you realize things that you weren't paying as close attention to previously, presumably because you're riding slower and more cautiously, sure, but that's really something you could be doing with a handbrake on your bike. If the potential for increased danger were the only thing, you could try riding with a knife in your teeth, or carrying a baby or nitroglycerin or a six pack of 120 Minute IPA, or whatever would otherwise motivate you to not crash.
I am not advocating riding brakeless. I'm simply saying it was a cool experience. I'm only going brakeless till my new brake arrives. My commute is all falt and on a MUP so no worries. I wont take it in traffic by any means sans brake
08-07-07, 07:37 PM
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yeah.. i was in almost the same camp.. i got my new frame.. and wanted to ride.. so i went out sans break.. was nice.. i mean hell, i've rode fixed for a little now.. so no big deal.. UNTIL the other night.. you all know the story.. drunk dude in car pulls out/makes turn/stops/something real fast like.. and you have to go into 'oh crap' mode.. well yeah no big deal.. but today i threw a break on.. much better.. can top out speed with out worry.. nice to have.. breaks are good
what broke? not your new frame??
08-07-07, 08:47 PM
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breakless ride can be awsome but is best left to lazy sunday afternoons in my oppinion. everyday darting in between cars. a full pak on your back . laid up on painkillers you better bet you have a brake.
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