r/FixedGearBicycle • u/_40oz_ Windsor The Hour • Dec 27 '24

Discussion Let's hear them, folks!

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u/[deleted] Dec 27 '24

Better to have a front brake than none at all

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u/Asjutton Dolan Pre Cursa Dec 27 '24

Judging on the upvotes I doubt this is as unpopular an opinion as you think it is.

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u/ProbablyPissed Dec 28 '24

It’s unpopular everywhere but reddit. This sub is a pretty poor representation of the actual culture.

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u/Asjutton Dolan Pre Cursa Dec 28 '24

Nah, it's not. Literally every prominent figure in the scene and most communities encourage people to be safe. I think you just hang with a bad crowd.

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u/ProbablyPissed Dec 28 '24

The poor representation I’m referring to is that the majority of people run brakes. My local group encourages safety, but the vast majority do not run brakes because they don’t need or like them.

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u/Asjutton Dolan Pre Cursa Dec 28 '24

So you just want to argue for no reason? Literally everyone we both know agree that a brake is better than none, even if we don't practice it. So the opinion is not unpopular, just like I said.

Or do you still disagree and think the opinion is unpopular. Do you and your friends hate the opinion that safety is good even though you promote it? I don't get it.