Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
I've had two friends "ejected from the saddle" and sustaining serious injuries. They both said, "You spend your whole like perfecting your reactions on a freewheel bike.
Riding FG on the road isn't for everyone.
Learning the techniques early and using them often on a properly equipped machine is certainly best, but I don't see why anyone who is serious about cycling can't adapt to it. It does take commitment.
-Bandera