Originally Posted by
foxandsticks
I don't like the idea of running a freewheel and only a front brake very much actually, but I'll be using it on the 95% uphill return part of my commute so I'm less worried.
Why are fixed/free hubs even made? Can't a fixed/fixed take a freewheel or fixed cog?
Yeah, but one is not ideal for the other's threading even though it can be done.
The people that generally use a flip flop hub generally will have a rear brake on their bike so it can be flipped and still be able to stop safely.