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Post by genestarw4nd on Dec 9, 2012 3:25:18 GMT -8
how many of you ride brakeless? "OH I KNOW WHERE THIS iS GOING!"
I did for awhile in phoenix and out here, off and on but i definitely prefer a front brake + mah legs.
I can stop quicker and ride faster up to the point when i have to stop and in emergency situations not being run over is a plus.
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Post by sintasvel on Dec 9, 2012 9:29:09 GMT -8
i ride brakeless for now, when i lived in pomona it didn't seem so sketchy because it was more bike friendly
las vegas drivers are not the best, i think i need one out here.
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Post by genestarw4nd on Dec 9, 2012 13:11:14 GMT -8
where abouts do you mostly ride?
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Post by sintasvel on Dec 9, 2012 22:10:03 GMT -8
well, i live in north vegas around centennial and losee, i usually just ride to downtown or around up here. i don't know people nor areas out here yet. but i'm working on it.
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Post by craig on Dec 10, 2012 15:43:34 GMT -8
Brakes are necessary things. Ride with two.
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Post by theghabebandit on Dec 10, 2012 17:42:08 GMT -8
nope. fixed. brakeless. bmx platforms. 52-15
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Post by genestarw4nd on Dec 11, 2012 3:27:19 GMT -8
lol
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Post by rabbi on Dec 11, 2012 6:22:46 GMT -8
nope. fixed. brakeless. bmx platforms. 52-15 keeping the dream alive like it's 2005. |
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Post by captainkirk on Dec 12, 2012 19:07:08 GMT -8
I still ride brakeless. Though my ratio is 34/15, beefy straps (not cages), I ride mostly trails to and from work (or sidewalks cause MI is ruthless) and I have cross tires on. I still think its an either-or type thing. If you've been riding enough to react the same way you would with brakes, without them, why the fuck does it matter? I still lock up the rear in a heartbeat and my ass never leaves the saddle. If I had a brake on the past few weeks, I would've gone through 50 cables/enough housing to wrap around the world twice due to all the rain/snow. I'd say fukka brake, even in a big city. Just don't be stupid and wear a helmet when you ride. There's my 1/2 a cent.
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Post by nikki on Dec 13, 2012 13:05:00 GMT -8
I rode brakeless for a few years, luvd it, and to be honest I hated the feeling of having brakes on a fixed gear and felt more comfortable without it. but anymore I say you should have them because only saying "don't be stupid" isn't gonna help when yer chain breaks going down a big hill towards cross traffic.
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Post by genestarw4nd on Dec 13, 2012 20:49:06 GMT -8
exactly, fail safes required.
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Post by captainkirk on Dec 13, 2012 21:37:00 GMT -8
I've never broken an Izumi Eco chain. That's all I use/will use/ever use. Proper maintenance and tensioning ensures that this is never an issue. Goes along with "don't be stupid".
I also believe that brakeless is not for everyone. Can't stop with straps on your feet, get out of the street.
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Post by genestarw4nd on Dec 13, 2012 21:48:47 GMT -8
well physics would dictate that brakes allow quicking stopping and besides if it can fail, its not a matter if it will but when.
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Post by theghabebandit on Dec 14, 2012 2:05:51 GMT -8
to each his own i guess.
what brian said about how much housing he woulda burned through is genius.
but as for as i go with bikes,
always use a brake. brakeless polo is fucking stupid.
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Post by craig on Dec 14, 2012 2:09:48 GMT -8
Tried brakeless polo once.... Bad.
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Post by genestarw4nd on Dec 14, 2012 2:12:46 GMT -8
lolol lots of falling over?
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Post by craig on Dec 14, 2012 2:13:32 GMT -8
more like doing polo on a 46/16 ratio with no brakes and running into walls. and yes falling over too.
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Post by Rushing on Dec 14, 2012 10:30:25 GMT -8
I think that having brakes is nothing negative, especially when wet weather is involved or if you're on a road, trail, course that is not dry and smooth.
Riding without brakes can be bad some of the time.
Clipping out is an issue and I have clipped out of both road and MTB clipless pedals.
Needless to say, that I changed the tension on the road pedals, but my TIME ATAC pedals don't have much of that.
Like everyone else has mentioned: to each their own. If you can ride a certain way and be safe about it, then do so. Although, you should know the limits of your bike as well as yourself.
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Post by rabbi on Dec 14, 2012 11:58:58 GMT -8
what brian said about how much housing he woulda burned through is genius. gore ride-on cables. Fully sealed cables negate what he's saying. Cross racers use them and there bikes go through more hell than any commuting bike. |
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Post by theghabebandit on Dec 14, 2012 12:47:46 GMT -8
thought of that. that maybe one could just invest in hella strong cables/housing.
i dunno.
all i know is, knowing brian. he's probably not going fast enough to need a brake. he could just put his foot down on the road.
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Post by captainkirk on Dec 14, 2012 21:50:56 GMT -8
I hate Gores. Stupid to install, cost mad monies, and I've never had a positive experience.
I played polo brakeless once.. But the ground is slick, so you need a front to stop faster. It was still possible.
Actually, Ghabe, I just put my dick in the spokes. It's not like I use it for anything.
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Post by Quaz Dawg on Dec 15, 2012 2:33:33 GMT -8
I played polo fixed brakeless for 1.5 years, only reason I use a front brake nowadays is purely for maneuverability. Brakes are overrated, just learn how to ride your fucking bike and pay attention, because 8 outta 10 times when you're in one of those "emergency situations" where you need a brake, it's most likely too late anyway. Use a brake or don't, cause frankly, I couldn't care less either way, it's not my funeral if you're too stupid to use common sense when you take those risks.
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Post by genestarw4nd on Dec 15, 2012 5:36:02 GMT -8
so out of those 1.5 years of QUOTEbrakelessQUOTE polo youve developed mad fixie skid skills and have some uber street cred i bet. got dem spoke cards in yur wheel bro? sup sup sup.
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Post by Quaz Dawg on Dec 15, 2012 17:44:44 GMT -8
You've clearly never seen me play polo, or ride my bike for that matter have you...
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Post by craig on Dec 16, 2012 11:45:10 GMT -8
All these comments are exactly what you'd expect from a fixed gear forum.
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Post by captainkirk on Dec 16, 2012 23:18:11 GMT -8
That just so happens to be what we are.
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Post by genestarw4nd on Dec 16, 2012 23:25:44 GMT -8
Derp derp derp
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Post by Rushing on Dec 17, 2012 9:43:24 GMT -8
Why do we even have this thread?
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Post by josr on Dec 17, 2012 20:50:01 GMT -8
^ who cares people are finally having conversations.
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Post by captainkirk on Dec 17, 2012 22:15:19 GMT -8
Yeah.. this forum has been dead for a few weeks.. months.. years even, compared to the o.g. lvfixed.
We just need interesting, controversial threads.. How about a massive SRAM v. Shimano v. Campy thread?
Oh, I got something constructive.. Brb
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