I have scars to prove they don't have brakes lol. Used to ride a lot, just no place left around here to go!! Gotta travel over an hour just to ride. Most guys just said to heck with it as they shut most of where we used to ride down or it has been turned into an apartment complex. Used to have a grand time though!! 1 broken wrist and thumb on the other hand, yes 2 full length casts, sucks real bad. Hard to wipe yourself lol! Enjoy that bike man. Wish I was there!!