Originally Posted by
JohnDThompson
Don't be so sure. The first time you ride a fixed gear you'll be astonished at how often you try to coast when the bike doesn't let you. For most people, it starts to happen within the first second or two after mounting the bike.
Ride fixed exclusively for a couple weeks, then go back and ride your freewheel bike again. I think you'll be surprised.
I remember a couple years ago a woman died riding a fixie on a track for the first time when she tried to coast after the finish. Tried to find it on line, but nothing showed up immediately.