Originally Posted by
hamfoh
just slowly wear off the paint of a wheel you already have. or splurge..
i ran a brake on a non-machined side wall for a while and the paint didn't really rub off, it just made it look shiny. plus if you're used to riding brakeless you probably won't use the brake much anyway. just do it. bike components are meant to be used and take wear and tear.
Originally Posted by
hamfoh
think of the street cred lost on your Mash if it has a brake!
street cred depends on which street you're on.