Originally Posted by
richmondracer
i just got my first fixie, a cayne uno and the only way my parents will let me ride it (i'm a junior in high school) is if i get a front brake installed. so my question is this: does it matter if it's there as long as i'm still using my feet to slow down and i don't use the break?
Actually, it DOES matter if it's there............particularly when yer blasting down a steep straight and some j____off cager pulls out in front of you because "there were no cars coming".
Also, having a front brake on a fixie (and using it) is one of the best ways to become better at making panic stops when you're on your freewheel bikes. This is because fixies give you the best possible feedback on rear wheel traction while front-braking (particularly true in poor traction road conditions, i.e. rain,snow,leaves sand,etc.). You might not think it's a big deal, but the first time you REALLY NEED to stop it
will matter, believe me.
And btw, a small dose of paranoia will go a long way to keeping yer face pretty for those prom pics........