yeah it seems like a lot of people do this...I don't understand how though....it's like taking away 50% of your stopping power on a brakeless bike.

the first time I took my brakes off, I had platforms and I was riding around and I thought, man...this is crazy...how the **** am I gonna stop?

then I picked up the proper pedals with clips and went out without the brakes and I was like, ahhhh...this is much much better...riding brakeless this way isn't a big deal at all.

I dunno...I guess some people just like it and can handle it...I can't.