Recently upgraded a few components. Trying to get used to brakeless riding. Let me know what you think

strongly consider at least having a front brake

looks like the dog’s breakfast, as they say

Needs some better tires and some foot retention.

Also, riding brakeless is fine, but you should only switch to brakeless once you’re at the point where you don’t *ever* use your brake anyways. ‘Trying to get used to it’ sounds like a sketchy and dumb move tbh, if you’re implying what I think you are.

Although I’ve never tried it, I was advised against rocking Thickslicks on both the front and the rear. Doesn’t provide as much grip when you need it. I do know they’re on the heavy side.

I don’t understand the appeal of not being able to brake. One day that will hurt you, hurt a bystander or hurt some property that will cost you. Most likely two or three of those things in the same incident.

Riding without brakes needs – I would imagine – luck and constant, perfect attention. Given that you’ve uploaded a video of your bike for appreciation before you’ve remembered to fit all the parts (the foot restraints) I do t think you have the attention span for it.

On behalf of the people you share the road with. Get a brake.

That hole in the fork? Just use it.