Okay, well I guess it is still not clear.... I am not running a fixie - I am running a single speed freewheel.... which means I am utilizing front and rear brakes (that was the plan from the beginning) .... almost built as we speak waiting on wheels to be built.... dropped off hubs and rims before the holiday... Installed headset, bottom bracket, and waiting on stem and bar to get here so I can put the brakes on... oh well... have a great new year.