That's not why, I ride without brakes because it fundamentally changes the space I am operating in. If I want to ride with a reasonable safety margin (I do) I h

That's not why, I ride without brakes because it fundamentally changes the space I am operating in. If I want to ride with a reasonable safety margin (I do) I have to think about the world in a completely different way. I enjoy that. Think of it akin to driving a little car with skinny tires on twisty roads. You're shrinking your envelope so you can spend more time near the edges where it's fun.