Originally Posted by smashndash

Eh. If you're doing any sort of performance riding, you should know what the limit of your stopping power is. I've had to emergency stop a few times. A couple times in races, once to avoid a head-on with an SUV.

Practice your stopping. If you're afraid of falling, you can do it with flat pedals and a lowered saddle. It's really not that bad. Just remember to let go of the front brake if you feel yourself flipping. You have more time than you think.