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I have a dislike for the term "bitless". Saying "bitless" gives the inference that riding without a bit is better, or more ethical. Many, many years ago, my wife used to be into "fat-free" food, and it took her a long time to figure out that "fat-free" can actually mean chemical shitstorm. I think the term "bitless" is similar. If you are a heavy-handed rider in a bit, you will be a heavy-handed rider without one. Both bits and head equipment without bits use some sort of pressure to communicate