Originally Posted by
Steev
I don't think they specify rear, they just say a brake capable of skidding the tire on dry clean pavement.
This.
Plus if a beast sees a brake on your bike, they're not gonna stop you and say, "Hey, I know you have a front brake, but where's your rear brake!?"
Front brake in this case would've gotten you out of a ticket.
Also, the muckybrake is ******** as hell. No wonder some people think the majority of fixie riders are idiots.