Old 02-23-12 | 03:59 AM
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MichaelW
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Horizontal dropouts or rear facing track-ends to allow fore-aft movement of the rear axle for chain tensioning.

Many "fixie" bikes are track frames which have no holes for brakes. When used on the road, these may be illegal and are a hazard. You should always use at least one proper brake on a fixie in traffic in case your chain breaks.
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