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From: '16 StumpJ, Salsa Mukluk, Soulcycles SS, Dean Colonel HT, BMC FourstrokeTrail, Dean Torres CX, Santana Visa Tandem, Trek T2000 Tandem, Cupertino MTB Tandem, FreeAgent26"Xtracycle, Dirt Drop Dingle, Jamis Dragon Dingle, Airborne Skyhag SS, SSDean Cols
Yes I can track stand on a downhill on the brakes too and much easier on the fixed gear bike.
A practical thing is that there is no time spent putting the standing foot in the pedal and if needed seating the cleat before actually applying full power.
Really though, being in a hurry and racing is not a what I aspire to on my commute. If I catch myself being in a competitive mood I try to moderate it because it generally makes the ride a suffer fest for me, especially if I attempt to close with an eBiker and keep the behind me!