Originally Posted by
cccorlew
It's a single speed with no freewheel, therefore no coasting. If you are moving, the pedals are turning. Track bikes are like this.
"Cool" dudes run them with no brakes, but they are idiots. They stop by locking their legs and skidding. You'll find them with a front brake, for the sane folks.
Hmmm, I just picture myself going down some of the hills around here and slipping off a pedal, or losing the strength battle and crashing. No thanks. This old man is too fragile for such nonsense.