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Old 07-23-19, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Metieval
70% of your stopping power is front brake......

however..... Fixie riders only use rear brake, which is their legs stopping the chain.

How fast do you ride? if you only ride at moderate speeds then rear is acceptable. However front will still be most effective at stopping you regardless of speed.
This fixed gear rider, like many others, uses a front caliper *and* legs slowing the chain.

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