Originally Posted by
HawkOwl
Educate me please:
>I see what seems to be different kinds of bike referred to as "fixies". Just what is a fixie, really?
>If no brakes how do you stop he bloody thing? I know as a kid I had a single speed bike with a coaster brake (pedal forward to go. stop pedaling to coast, pedal backwards to stop). But, no brake at all???
All the young people riding fixies ride without brakes, they learn to skid and stopping by putting back pressure on the pedals. I suggest you watch some videos, it is real cool. Not something you should try to learn at my age 60, too hard on your knees.