i only want one on there for if i NEED it, you know? i understand the idea that riding without brakes or a helmet makes you more aware of your environment, but if some ****ing ******* who can't drive (aka anyone ever approved for a license in the city of richmond) comes flying out of nowhere in a way that doesn't make any difference to how well you are paying attention, then you wanna be able to stop yourself, or perhaps catch your head in something that will keep you alive for another day. it's not so much that i want to "be safe," it's that i want to be prepared. and informed. and ready for stupid legal **** (which, even though i do my best to be a responsible adult, seems to find its way to me a lot).