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Old 06-27-06 | 10:34 AM
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Bikes: '05 Lemond Fillmore, '05 Surly 1x1, '04 Fuji Track Pro, '02 Specialized Stumpjumper, '92 GT Tequesta

Originally Posted by dutret
No, but I have ridden with fg riders. And have ridden other fg bikes myself sometimes offroad. I have over a decade and a half of MTB experience that has taught me what exactly is needed as far as braking goes on trails.
Huh, that's funny. When I built up my 1x1 I was shipped two front brakes instead of a front and rear. I decided to race anyway that night on a coasting single speed with only a front brake (GASP!! ) Funny thing is I still podiumed (3rd) and probably could have gained 2nd if not 1st had I had a rear since I was scrubing speed off way earlier with only a front brake. I guess I'm still learning what exactly is needed as far as braking goes on trails. Please master of experience enlighten us all.
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