Well, I'm just asking if there is something different of off about my knowledge.

I just wanted to know if a fixie means that there is no way that the peddles and rear wheel cannot stop each other. It's complicated, but I'm just trying to understand the idea better.

Better question, should I go fixie? I'm a single speed road bike with front a rear brakes, no special peddles and a thread on hub. If I go fixie, what do I need?