Originally Posted by
not_jason
but I think it makes much more sense to target those who ride recklessly than it does to single out those without brakes.
They probably assume the two are connected, or at least correlated.
Originally Posted by
echotraveler
im not sure how long this nonsense can stand... i understand that brakeless is wrong, but fixie bikes have breaks! its called "stop pedaling"... just like many vintage beach cruisers just have back pedal coaster brakes... whats the difference? profile-ing?
The difference is that a coaster brake satisfies the law, and a fixed drivetrain does not.
Ignoring the legality of the two, coaster brakes are considerably more efficient because of their mechanical advantage.