So why the heck would anyone want brakes? Don't worry, though. Since it's a single-speed bike design, if you stop pedaling you’ll probably lock up the rear tire and stop not only yourself but everyone around you, too.

Ever lock up a rear tire on a bicycle going nearly 50 mph (80 kph)? I have, and the adrenaline and endorphin rush you get as you’re lying on the side of the road is something you’ll never forget. I think that’s why people created an indoor area (velodromes) specially designed for cyclists to enjoy speed without ending up with both arms in casts.