Peter klunker
Banned
Ok note i have not posted this in the downhill section .
The main advantage is simplicity. If you don't have them they can't (brake). A lot of street, dj guys only run a rear brake. If it fails you, could be in the shit. If you don't have it on the bike in the first place it can't fail.
You don't see to many people running gears, on a street bike. Because you don't need them, & they are a PITA same with brakes. Do skateboards have brakes???? No and they get ridden a lot faster than bikes. This isn't to say skateboards, or skaters are better than bike riders. Just if you can ride down a hill on a skateboard without brakes and not die, you can do it on a bike.
The main advantage is simplicity. If you don't have them they can't (brake). A lot of street, dj guys only run a rear brake. If it fails you, could be in the shit. If you don't have it on the bike in the first place it can't fail.
You don't see to many people running gears, on a street bike. Because you don't need them, & they are a PITA same with brakes. Do skateboards have brakes???? No and they get ridden a lot faster than bikes. This isn't to say skateboards, or skaters are better than bike riders. Just if you can ride down a hill on a skateboard without brakes and not die, you can do it on a bike.