Originally Posted by bombusben
Riding without brakes has little effect on safety. It's the competency of the rider that matters. Luck sometimes too.
regardless of competency, if your chain breaks (and it might) and you're brakeless, it isn't exactly 'safe'. sure, you may get your landing gear down in time and avoid tragedy, but it's a bit of a gamble. i agree that brakeless is fine & dandy 99+% of the time, but if'n your chain breaks...
-rob