Originally Posted by surreal
there's more to it than that--without a break, you rely on your chain to stop your FG. if you've ever jumped your chain(i have), you're looking at no stopping power beyond throwing down your feet as 'landing gear'. i run a brake, and i think it's pimp to do so.
-rob
hey, i'm all for safety.. but saying it's "pimp" is pushing it. it's regulation, par for the course. riding brakeless is pimp.
mc