Originally Posted by
leob1
SS or geared, the front brake is way more usefull than the rear brake. I use the front brake only about 80% of the time. you get most of your brakeing force from the front. If I didn't have a rear brake, I could still ride with just the front.
I agree but it's the other 20% that's needed in wet or slippery conditions. You need some control of the rear wheel when your environment demands it. That's why on a fixed gear you don't need a rear brake. I don't know about you but I don't want to be speeding down a hill in the rain with only a front brake.