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Old 06-04-15, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by chas58
I'm hoping this is a misprint.

If there is only one brake:
I ride my Fixed Gear with a brake on the front (as the rear wheel can brake without calipers)
Single speed should have a brake on the back.

You never want to ride a bike without the ability to brake the rear wheel.
Really? First I've heard of that. Front brake is where your stopping power is.

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