Originally Posted by
ddeadserious
I disagree. Platforms without some type of strap offers no foot retention. I'm not down with riding brakeless(or even with just a front brake) without foot retention of some sort, so on a fixed gear bike the retention-less platform side becomes useless.
Eh...I ride platforms on my fixie more often than I ride clipless. Its never been an issue. Obviously, you should use retention if you plan on any type of non-casual riding, but that would be true of any bicycle...not just fixed gears. In these instances clipless works better anyway, which is why I condone the dual side pedals posted above. You should have a brake installed anyway. Like straps, brakeless bikes are obsolete and really only for fashion.