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Location: Madison, WI
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Bikes: Brompton M6R, Salsa Mukluk II, Trek 7500, Raliegh fixie, 3 SS cruisers, JC Higgins Color Flow, Junker Flying Jet, KHS F20-A, Worksman trike
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Your first time downhill on a suicide-style fixed gear bike is always a learning experience. I just keep an eye on my speed and put pressure on the back-pedal all the way down (I didn't want brakes because my reason for building a fixie was for the full-leg workout (pedaling and braking)).
I'll never skid stop, that's just for show-offs and people with cheap tires. My fixie is only used for neighborhood rides, anyway. If you are going to be riding near automotive or pedestrian traffic, you'll definitely want to get a front brake.