Originally Posted by
rafiki530
I should also add that if you a just starting to ride fixed you should ride slow, without clips and get used to the sensation of fixed gear riding, learn skids and track stands. Then When you get more comfortable add cages, If you don't know how to track stand on a fixed gear you are going to fall over at the first stop light you get to riding with cages. Learning to skid is not as detrimental to your riding if you ride with brakes and use them, but it is a very useful skill to have when riding fixed and can make it a much more enjoyable experience.
Thanks for the tip. I plan on having front and rear brakes, so I'll only be regulating my speed/doing track stands with the fixie, as opposed to skidding all the time. I can already sort of do a track stand from commuting on a geared bike, but I'm sure it will take some getting used to.
Another question: is there any real difference between straps and clips/cages? Would just straps be enough? Seems like it's all a matter of personal preference.