Originally Posted by kidcolin
merztime,
do you think it's wise to use it only as a last resort? especially stopping from a down hill slope? i normally stop using just resisistance when it's flat, but coming down a hill i never hesitate to use the break (granted i'm pretty new to the whole thing).. but i figure that's what i put the damn thing there for.. and brakes are way cheaper than new legs
i'm sort of new to fixed gear too so i'm trying to simulate going brakeless to see if its really my thing or not. i usually ride carefully enough such that i have plenty of time to slow myself with just backpedalling. i use the brake when i need to stop quickly and unexpectedly. i dont see many steep hills around here so i usually can maintain control without the brake or excessive strain to my knees
so far so good i guess