Originally Posted by dueL_

Not sure why you're getting so worked up? Honest opinions were asked for...honest opinions were given. It's sad that you get would get so butthurt from things you read on the internet.

Skids? I can probably count on one hand how many times I've skidded to stop all these years.

Regardless, knowing how to ride brakeless, just riding brakeless and riding with handbrakes are three distinct riding styles to me. And so yes, you're right...it's all about the riding, but if there's no distinction between the three, then how will anyone find information about riding brakeless if they're looking for it?

And you're right, someone can have a brake and never touch it for weeks...but there are also riders out there who ride their fixed just like a road bike, rely on their brake and ride brake-focused. Some of these riders are almost more dangerous than people who know how to ride brakeless.