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iBike Posts: 210 Joined: 3/21/2008 Location: Garden Grove, CA	3/22/2008 3:35 AM iBike wrote: What are the pros and cons of riding brakeless? iBike wrote: What are the pros and cons of riding brakeless? Quote Last Post Only What are the pros and cons of riding brakeless?
adrenalineseeker Posts: 2 Joined: 3/21/2008 Location: BELLINGHAM, WA	3/22/2008 3:41 AM adrenalineseeker wrote: pros: -lighter -brake cable won't get caught up - no brake lever to get in the way cons: -hard to stop adrenalineseeker wrote: pros: -lighter -brake cable won't get caught up - no brake lever to get in the way cons: -hard to stop Quote Last Post Only pros: -lighter -brake cable won't get caught up - no brake lever to get in the way cons: -hard to stop
We are going to die! Posts: 83 Joined: 9/16/2007 Location: Cancun, Q. MEX	3/22/2008 3:50 AM adrenalineseeker wrote: pros: -lighter -brake cable won't get caught up - no brake lever to get in the way cons: -hard to stop adrenalineseeker wrote: pros: -lighter -brake cable won't get caught up - no brake lever to get in the way cons: -hard to stop We are going to die! wrote: hard to stop? well maybe y if you are riding bare foot pros: better look no worry's about adjusting or changing brakes less disturbing noises less weight well for weight maniacs brake cable won't get caught up cheaper (well i f you dont mind messing up your kicks) more control cons: mmm messing up your new kicks S: Quote Last Post Only We are going to die! wrote: hard to stop? well maybe y if you are riding bare foot pros: better look no worry's about adjusting or changing brakes less disturbing noises less weight well for weight maniacs brake cable won't get caught up cheaper (well i f you dont mind messing up your kicks) more control cons: mmm messing up your new kicks S: Quote Last Post Only hard to stop? well maybe y if you are riding bare foot pros: better look no worry's about adjusting or changing brakes less disturbing noises less weight well for weight maniacs brake cable won't get caught up cheaper (well i f you dont mind messing up your kicks) more control cons: mmm messing up your new kicks S:
2old2care Posts: 232 Joined: 3/11/2008 Location: MARION, NC	3/22/2008 3:51 AM 2old2care wrote: yea that whole hard to stop thing is what gets me thats why i ride with brakes. but i work out everyday so the whole weight fiasco dont bother me! 2old2care wrote: yea that whole hard to stop thing is what gets me thats why i ride with brakes. but i work out everyday so the whole weight fiasco dont bother me! Quote Last Post Only yea that whole hard to stop thing is what gets me thats why i ride with brakes. but i work out everyday so the whole weight fiasco dont bother me! LIFE, A PARADOX WE CANT EXPLAIN YET FEEL EVERYDAY...
Colton Dale Posts: 16 Joined: 2/12/2008 Location: SANDY, UT	3/22/2008 4:32 AM Colton Dale wrote: brakeless is just one of those stupid trends it doesnt make you better its barely lighter, if your cable gets caught up ride a gyro, t hey dont make noises if you do it right, i dont think it looks better. riding with brakes is safer you can do more tricks Colton Dale wrote: brakeless is just one of those stupid trends it doesnt make you better its barely lighter, if your cable gets caught up ride a gyro, t hey dont make noises if you do it right, i dont think it looks better. riding with brakes is safer you can do more tricks Quote Last Post Only brakeless is just one of those stupid trends it doesnt make you better its barely lighter, if your cable gets caught up ride a gyro, t hey dont make noises if you do it right, i dont think it looks better. riding with brakes is safer you can do more tricks
zappafile Posts: 1 Joined: 8/20/2006 Location: Auckland, NZL	3/22/2008 5:21 AM zappafile wrote: There is absolutely no advantage to riding brakeless , however, its a feel thing. My brake cable broke some time ago and I never got around to replacing it. 6 months later and I am still brakeless. Even removed the brake bosses. I like the feel of no brakes and you cant cheat when doing manuals etc, Its really good for your balance if nothing else. Try a tyre tap brakeless to see what I mean. Or manual without those pesky brakes. Again its just a matter of opinion. I did not "get it" till I rode for a week without them. Now I love it. The good thing is you can always put brakes back on if you don't like it. Well I cant but thats another story. zappafile wrote: There is absolutely no advantage to riding brakeless , however, its a feel thing. My brake cable broke some time ago and I never got around to replacing it. 6 months later and I am still brakeless. Even removed the brake bosses. I like the feel of no brakes and you cant cheat when doing manuals etc, Its really good for your balance if nothing else. Try a tyre tap brakeless to see what I mean. Or manual without those pesky brakes. Again its just a matter of opinion. I did not "get it" till I rode for a week without them. Now I love it. The good thing is you can always put brakes back on if you don't like it. Well I cant but thats another story. Quote Last Post Only There is absolutely no advantage to riding brakeless , however, its a feel thing. My brake cable broke some time ago and I never got around to replacing it. 6 months later and I am still brakeless. Even removed the brake bosses. I like the feel of no brakes and you cant cheat when doing manuals etc, Its really good for your balance if nothing else. Try a tyre tap brakeless to see what I mean. Or manual without those pesky brakes. Again its just a matter of opinion. I did not "get it" till I rode for a week without them. Now I love it. The good thing is you can always put brakes back on if you don't like it. Well I cant but thats another story. He who laughs last............thinks slowest!
sundaybmxRR Posts: 560 Joined: 7/13/2007 Location: hanover, PA	3/22/2008 5:31 AM sundaybmxRR wrote: in my opinion the only advantages no brakes gives you is it looks better, and you cant bitch out when trying a trick, like if your goin up to do a rail, you have to do it, theres no way to stop or your fucked sundaybmxRR wrote: in my opinion the only advantages no brakes gives you is it looks better, and you cant bitch out when trying a trick, like if your goin up to do a rail, you have to do it, theres no way to stop or your fucked Quote Last Post Only in my opinion the only advantages no brakes gives you is it looks better, and you cant bitch out when trying a trick, like if your goin up to do a rail, you have to do it, theres no way to stop or your fucked get the hell off this site and go ride a fucking bike dammit!!!!!
foxrider18 Posts: 12 Joined: 7/21/2007 Location: Edmonton, AB. CAN	3/22/2008 5:43 AM foxrider18 wrote: Brakeless sucks When your riding street, and you can't stop before the car hits you..... I prefer brakes when riding trails to. foxrider18 wrote: Brakeless sucks When your riding street, and you can't stop before the car hits you..... I prefer brakes when riding trails to. Quote Last Post Only Brakeless sucks When your riding street, and you can't stop before the car hits you..... I prefer brakes when riding trails to.
2funny4u Posts: 504 Joined: 2/22/2008 Location: Lakewood, CA	3/22/2008 5:48 AM sundaybmxRR wrote: in my opinion the only advantages no brakes gives you is it looks better, and you cant bitch out when trying a trick, like if your goin up to do a rail, you have to do it, theres no way to stop or your fucked sundaybmxRR wrote: in my opinion the only advantages no brakes gives you is it looks better, and you cant bitch out when trying a trick, like if your goin up to do a rail, you have to do it, theres no way to stop or your fucked 2funny4u wrote: ya when i rode with brakes, i always bitched out on stuff, but now i ride brakeless and i more or less have to do whatever im trying to do.. Quote Last Post Only 2funny4u wrote: ya when i rode with brakes, i always bitched out on stuff, but now i ride brakeless and i more or less have to do whatever im trying to do.. Quote Last Post Only ya when i rode with brakes, i always bitched out on stuff, but now i ride brakeless and i more or less have to do whatever im trying to do.. Fighting online is like racing in the special olympics.... even if you win your still retarted
radbmx Posts: 41 Joined: 3/14/2008 Location: wellington, NZL	3/22/2008 5:53 AM radbmx wrote: I only started riding no brakes coz mine broke and i never fixed them and i never will no brakes is way better. radbmx wrote: I only started riding no brakes coz mine broke and i never fixed them and i never will no brakes is way better. Quote Last Post Only I only started riding no brakes coz mine broke and i never fixed them and i never will no brakes is way better.
Winkster44 Posts: 4 Joined: 3/22/2008 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA	3/22/2008 7:19 AM Winkster44 wrote: I shred no brakes because... 1. They get pricey if you want legit brakes 2.Only work if you know what your doing or else they're worthless 3.They're a pain to assemble whether you know how to dial them or not. 4. Im lazy Winkster44 wrote: I shred no brakes because... 1. They get pricey if you want legit brakes 2.Only work if you know what your doing or else they're worthless 3.They're a pain to assemble whether you know how to dial them or not. 4. Im lazy Quote Last Post Only I shred no brakes because... 1. They get pricey if you want legit brakes 2.Only work if you know what your doing or else they're worthless 3.They're a pain to assemble whether you know how to dial them or not. 4. Im lazy
cirabisiBMX2009 Posts: 182 Joined: 10/03/2007 Location: Midland, MI	3/22/2008 7:31 AM foxrider18 wrote: Brakeless sucks When your riding street, and you can't stop before the car hits you..... I prefer brakes when riding trails to. foxrider18 wrote: Brakeless sucks When your riding street, and you can't stop before the car hits you..... I prefer brakes when riding trails to. cirabisiBMX2009 wrote: lol i always had a problem hitting the cars not the cars hitting me them parked cars hurt alot more then the ones moving Quote Last Post Only cirabisiBMX2009 wrote: lol i always had a problem hitting the cars not the cars hitting me them parked cars hurt alot more then the ones moving Quote Last Post Only lol i always had a problem hitting the cars not the cars hitting me them parked cars hurt alot more then the ones moving
2funny4u Posts: 504 Joined: 2/22/2008 Location: Lakewood, CA	3/22/2008 7:47 AM foxrider18 wrote: Brakeless sucks When your riding street, and you can't stop before the car hits you..... I prefer brakes when riding trails to. cirabisiBMX2009 wrote: lol i always had a problem hitting the cars not the cars hitting me them parked cars hurt alot more then the ones moving foxrider18 wrote: Brakeless sucks When your riding street, and you can't stop before the car hits you..... I prefer brakes when riding trails to. cirabisiBMX2009 wrote: lol i always had a problem hitting the cars not the cars hitting me them parked cars hurt alot more then the ones moving 2funny4u wrote: Fuck idk what you guys are doing on your bikes, i ride nothing but street and not once have i hit a car or had a car hit me. Quote Last Post Only 2funny4u wrote: Fuck idk what you guys are doing on your bikes, i ride nothing but street and not once have i hit a car or had a car hit me. Quote Last Post Only Fuck idk what you guys are doing on your bikes, i ride nothing but street and not once have i hit a car or had a car hit me. Fighting online is like racing in the special olympics.... even if you win your still retarted
2funny4u Posts: 504 Joined: 2/22/2008 Location: Lakewood, CA	3/22/2008 7:47 AM foxrider18 wrote: Brakeless sucks When your riding street, and you can't stop before the car hits you..... I prefer brakes when riding trails to. cirabisiBMX2009 wrote: lol i always had a problem hitting the cars not the cars hitting me them parked cars hurt alot more then the ones moving foxrider18 wrote: Brakeless sucks When your riding street, and you can't stop before the car hits you..... I prefer brakes when riding trails to. cirabisiBMX2009 wrote: lol i always had a problem hitting the cars not the cars hitting me them parked cars hurt alot more then the ones moving 2funny4u wrote: Fuck idk what you guys are doing on your bikes, i ride nothing but street and not once have i hit a car or had a car hit me. Quote Last Post Only 2funny4u wrote: Fuck idk what you guys are doing on your bikes, i ride nothing but street and not once have i hit a car or had a car hit me. Quote Last Post Only Fuck idk what you guys are doing on your bikes, i ride nothing but street and not once have i hit a car or had a car hit me. Fighting online is like racing in the special olympics.... even if you win your still retarted
cirabisiBMX2009 Posts: 182 Joined: 10/03/2007 Location: Midland, MI	3/22/2008 7:50 AM foxrider18 wrote: Brakeless sucks When your riding street, and you can't stop before the car hits you..... I prefer brakes when riding trails to. cirabisiBMX2009 wrote: lol i always had a problem hitting the cars not the cars hitting me them parked cars hurt alot more then the ones moving 2funny4u wrote: Fuck idk what you guys are doing on your bikes, i ride nothing but street and not once have i hit a car or had a car hit me. cirabisiBMX2009 wrote: lol i always had a problem hitting the cars not the cars hitting me them parked cars hurt alot more then the ones moving 2funny4u wrote: Fuck idk what you guys are doing on your bikes, i ride nothing but street and not once have i hit a car or had a car hit me. cirabisiBMX2009 wrote: i attempted to jump a set of stairs right next to a road with parallel parking spaces on the side and the stairs were like 4 feet away from that... that andnot paying attention in the downtown area jumpin off curbs and such Quote Last Post Only cirabisiBMX2009 wrote: i attempted to jump a set of stairs right next to a road with parallel parking spaces on the side and the stairs were like 4 feet away from that... that andnot paying attention in the downtown area jumpin off curbs and such Quote Last Post Only i attempted to jump a set of stairs right next to a road with parallel parking spaces on the side and the stairs were like 4 feet away from that... that andnot paying attention in the downtown area jumpin off curbs and such
2funny4u Posts: 504 Joined: 2/22/2008 Location: Lakewood, CA	3/22/2008 7:52 AM cirabisiBMX2009 wrote: lol i always had a problem hitting the cars not the cars hitting me them parked cars hurt alot more then the ones moving 2funny4u wrote: Fuck idk what you guys are doing on your bikes, i ride nothing but street and not once have i hit a car or had a car hit me. cirabisiBMX2009 wrote: i attempted to jump a set of stairs right next to a road with parallel parking spaces on the side and the stairs were like 4 feet away from that... that andnot paying attention in the downtown area jumpin off curbs and such 2funny4u wrote: Fuck idk what you guys are doing on your bikes, i ride nothing but street and not once have i hit a car or had a car hit me. cirabisiBMX2009 wrote: i attempted to jump a set of stairs right next to a road with parallel parking spaces on the side and the stairs were like 4 feet away from that... that andnot paying attention in the downtown area jumpin off curbs and such 2funny4u wrote: ya idk what it is then, cause i have never even gotten close to hitting a car Quote Last Post Only 2funny4u wrote: ya idk what it is then, cause i have never even gotten close to hitting a car Quote Last Post Only ya idk what it is then, cause i have never even gotten close to hitting a car Fighting online is like racing in the special olympics.... even if you win your still retarted
cirabisiBMX2009 Posts: 182 Joined: 10/03/2007 Location: Midland, MI	3/22/2008 1:12 PM 2funny4u wrote: Fuck idk what you guys are doing on your bikes, i ride nothing but street and not once have i hit a car or had a car hit me. cirabisiBMX2009 wrote: i attempted to jump a set of stairs right next to a road with parallel parking spaces on the side and the stairs were like 4 feet away from that... that andnot paying attention in the downtown area jumpin off curbs and such 2funny4u wrote: ya idk what it is then, cause i have never even gotten close to hitting a car cirabisiBMX2009 wrote: i attempted to jump a set of stairs right next to a road with parallel parking spaces on the side and the stairs were like 4 feet away from that... that andnot paying attention in the downtown area jumpin off curbs and such 2funny4u wrote: ya idk what it is then, cause i have never even gotten close to hitting a car cirabisiBMX2009 wrote: lol... im lucky i guess Quote Last Post Only cirabisiBMX2009 wrote: lol... im lucky i guess Quote Last Post Only lol... im lucky i guess
ilovemykink Posts: 17 Joined: 3/15/2008 Location: BUTLER, PA	3/22/2008 1:16 PM Colton Dale wrote: brakeless is just one of those stupid trends it doesnt make you better its barely lighter, if your cable gets caught up ride a gyro, t hey dont make noises if you do it right, i dont think it looks better. riding with brakes is safer you can do more tricks Colton Dale wrote: brakeless is just one of those stupid trends it doesnt make you better its barely lighter, if your cable gets caught up ride a gyro, t hey dont make noises if you do it right, i dont think it looks better. riding with brakes is safer you can do more tricks ilovemykink wrote: i agree one hundred percent i rode brakeless all last year cause my bikes fork broke so i rode my friends its a very stupid idea especially if you ride trails Quote Last Post Only ilovemykink wrote: i agree one hundred percent i rode brakeless all last year cause my bikes fork broke so i rode my friends its a very stupid idea especially if you ride trails Quote Last Post Only i agree one hundred percent i rode brakeless all last year cause my bikes fork broke so i rode my friends its a very stupid idea especially if you ride trails
dirtman Posts: 27 Joined: 11/23/2007 Location: , NZL	3/23/2008 1:52 AM Colton Dale wrote: brakeless is just one of those stupid trends it doesnt make you better its barely lighter, if your cable gets caught up ride a gyro, t hey dont make noises if you do it right, i dont think it looks better. riding with brakes is safer you can do more tricks ilovemykink wrote: i agree one hundred percent i rode brakeless all last year cause my bikes fork broke so i rode my friends its a very stupid idea especially if you ride trails Colton Dale wrote: brakeless is just one of those stupid trends it doesnt make you better its barely lighter, if your cable gets caught up ride a gyro, t hey dont make noises if you do it right, i dont think it looks better. riding with brakes is safer you can do more tricks ilovemykink wrote: i agree one hundred percent i rode brakeless all last year cause my bikes fork broke so i rode my friends its a very stupid idea especially if you ride trails dirtman wrote: I agree as well, just get a gyro it dosen't really matter if you even have to buy it Quote Last Post Only dirtman wrote: I agree as well, just get a gyro it dosen't really matter if you even have to buy it Quote Last Post Only I agree as well, just get a gyro it dosen't really matter if you even have to buy it Get out there and ride ya local trails
chad.c Posts: 42 Joined: 1/05/2008 Location: Arlington, WA	3/23/2008 2:06 AM chad.c wrote: it depends on your style, feel,and what tricks you are doing. i am going to ride straight cable soon because i like the feel, i am more comfortable trying new tricks, and i personally like the look, but it truthfully all depends on the rider chad.c wrote: it depends on your style, feel,and what tricks you are doing. i am going to ride straight cable soon because i like the feel, i am more comfortable trying new tricks, and i personally like the look, but it truthfully all depends on the rider Quote Last Post Only it depends on your style, feel,and what tricks you are doing. i am going to ride straight cable soon because i like the feel, i am more comfortable trying new tricks, and i personally like the look, but it truthfully all depends on the rider
Animalbmxr Posts: 64 Joined: 6/03/2007 Location: Elkhart, IN	3/26/2008 3:03 AM Colton Dale wrote: brakeless is just one of those stupid trends it doesnt make you better its barely lighter, if your cable gets caught up ride a gyro, t hey dont make noises if you do it right, i dont think it looks better. riding with brakes is safer you can do more tricks Colton Dale wrote: brakeless is just one of those stupid trends it doesnt make you better its barely lighter, if your cable gets caught up ride a gyro, t hey dont make noises if you do it right, i dont think it looks better. riding with brakes is safer you can do more tricks Animalbmxr wrote: ur stupid not every one is brakless is goin with some stupid trend ive been brakless for eight years Quote Last Post Only Animalbmxr wrote: ur stupid not every one is brakless is goin with some stupid trend ive been brakless for eight years Quote Last Post Only ur stupid not every one is brakless is goin with some stupid trend ive been brakless for eight years
Animalbmxr Posts: 64 Joined: 6/03/2007 Location: Elkhart, IN	3/26/2008 3:04 AM Animalbmxr wrote: Animalbmxr wrote: Quote Last Post Only
tedhuie Posts: 47 Joined: 9/22/2006 Location: Little Rock, AR	3/26/2008 3:25 AM tedhuie wrote: riding brakeless gives you all kinds of bike control if you ride tranny or trails because it's forces you to learn how to pump perfectly. however you cant do fufanus or abubacas un less you use your feet. (which I think Look stupid... i.e. jeremiah smith's shoefanus) tedhuie wrote: riding brakeless gives you all kinds of bike control if you ride tranny or trails because it's forces you to learn how to pump perfectly. however you cant do fufanus or abubacas un less you use your feet. (which I think Look stupid... i.e. jeremiah smith's shoefanus) Quote Last Post Only riding brakeless gives you all kinds of bike control if you ride tranny or trails because it's forces you to learn how to pump perfectly. however you cant do fufanus or abubacas un less you use your feet. (which I think Look stupid... i.e. jeremiah smith's shoefanus)
jpntbll9 Posts: 21 Joined: 11/11/2007 Location: Red Bud, IL	3/26/2008 3:42 AM jpntbll9 wrote: i always rode brakes then they broke so i take them off all my bikes now i love it you hav to hav balls to ride brakeless!!!!! brake riders are fags jpntbll9 wrote: i always rode brakes then they broke so i take them off all my bikes now i love it you hav to hav balls to ride brakeless!!!!! brake riders are fags Quote Last Post Only i always rode brakes then they broke so i take them off all my bikes now i love it you hav to hav balls to ride brakeless!!!!! brake riders are fags
sundaybmxRR Posts: 560 Joined: 7/13/2007 Location: hanover, PA	3/26/2008 4:02 AM jpntbll9 wrote: i always rode brakes then they broke so i take them off all my bikes now i love it you hav to hav balls to ride brakeless!!!!! brake riders are fags jpntbll9 wrote: i always rode brakes then they broke so i take them off all my bikes now i love it you hav to hav balls to ride brakeless!!!!! brake riders are fags sundaybmxRR wrote: brake riders are not fags, there just people who know how to use them for tricks such as abubacas, fufanus, lawnmowers, tire taps, and other tricks. Quote Last Post Only sundaybmxRR wrote: brake riders are not fags, there just people who know how to use them for tricks such as abubacas, fufanus, lawnmowers, tire taps, and other tricks. Quote Last Post Only brake riders are not fags, there just people who know how to use them for tricks such as abubacas, fufanus, lawnmowers, tire taps, and other tricks. get the hell off this site and go ride a fucking bike dammit!!!!!
J.C.23 Posts: 111 Joined: 2/13/2008 Location: Huntington Beach, CA	3/26/2008 4:28 AM Colton Dale wrote: brakeless is just one of those stupid trends it doesnt make you better its barely lighter, if your cable gets caught up ride a gyro, t hey dont make noises if you do it right, i dont think it looks better. riding with brakes is safer you can do more tricks ilovemykink wrote: i agree one hundred percent i rode brakeless all last year cause my bikes fork broke so i rode my friends its a very stupid idea especially if you ride trails dirtman wrote: I agree as well, just get a gyro it dosen't really matter if you even have to buy it ilovemykink wrote: i agree one hundred percent i rode brakeless all last year cause my bikes fork broke so i rode my friends its a very stupid idea especially if you ride trails dirtman wrote: I agree as well, just get a gyro it dosen't really matter if you even have to buy it J.C.23 wrote: well if u dont do alot of trails and like the look then u should ride brakeless, plus if u case on dirt jumps all the time and ur back wheels all bent, brakes are a bitch haha i have very little dirt skills Quote Last Post Only J.C.23 wrote: well if u dont do alot of trails and like the look then u should ride brakeless, plus if u case on dirt jumps all the time and ur back wheels all bent, brakes are a bitch haha i have very little dirt skills Quote Last Post Only well if u dont do alot of trails and like the look then u should ride brakeless, plus if u case on dirt jumps all the time and ur back wheels all bent, brakes are a bitch haha i have very little dirt skills
GMoney Posts: 50 Joined: 1/28/2007 Location: San Dimas, CA	3/26/2008 4:52 AM GMoney wrote: I love riding brakes, and I love riding brakeless. Its definatly a fun change to do every once in a while. Riding brakeless definatly improves your manual/ icepick/barspins, but I always find myself missing brake tricks. They are both fun GMoney wrote: I love riding brakes, and I love riding brakeless. Its definatly a fun change to do every once in a while. Riding brakeless definatly improves your manual/ icepick/barspins, but I always find myself missing brake tricks. They are both fun Quote Last Post Only I love riding brakes, and I love riding brakeless. Its definatly a fun change to do every once in a while. Riding brakeless definatly improves your manual/ icepick/barspins, but I always find myself missing brake tricks. They are both fun
J.C.23 Posts: 111 Joined: 2/13/2008 Location: Huntington Beach, CA	3/26/2008 5:00 AM GMoney wrote: I love riding brakes, and I love riding brakeless. Its definatly a fun change to do every once in a while. Riding brakeless definatly improves your manual/ icepick/barspins, but I always find myself missing brake tricks. They are both fun GMoney wrote: I love riding brakes, and I love riding brakeless. Its definatly a fun change to do every once in a while. Riding brakeless definatly improves your manual/ icepick/barspins, but I always find myself missing brake tricks. They are both fun J.C.23 wrote: how does it help barspins? i cant catch the bars right when i got a lever in the way. Quote Last Post Only