I think the only thing that would change if I had a brake would be that I would draft and skitch more. Drafting large vehicles or skitching in the city without a brake is not my thing. They can stop alot faster than you can w/o a brake, especially if they are pulling you at 30 MPH. I know there are ways to ride the edge of the draft and watch in front of the vehicle, but once you are going fast enough, if they brake check you are kinda screwed. That is really the only thing I miss with out a brake.