@quixoticgeek@social.v.st TBF I mostly ride fixed these days - obvs, completely silent - and in an urban environment I can see there's something to be said for a bike that makes a bit of noise, if not a full on BRRRRR. The Brompton used to have brakes that went SQUEAL which was excellent, saying at once "I am here", "I am a bicycle", and "I am slowing down".