Originally Posted by
filtersweep
Why not flip your wheel with a much smaller cog--- as much as your frame can handle, so you can spin down the hill without spinning out? It isn't is good as coasting, but it isn't unreasonable to softpedal a fast cadence at 30+ mph with the right gearing.
I think he's talking about more than just a little hill here. Regardless of whether he running fixed or free, a second brake is warrented, I don't think the "my legs are my brake" rational works well here.
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