Originally Posted by
Sixty Fiver
Must be begging for it although the fixed gear drivetrain warrants foot retention for back braking while the Nokian tyres (296 studs per) ensure that I can track stand on a freshly cleared skating rink.
My derailleur equipped winter bike and 3 speed winter bike have Marathon winter tyres and platforms.
Normally I would never advocate riding FG without foot retention. However one of my FG bikes which I use during winter has very low gear ratio, it easy to control and easy to stop with pinned BMX pedals and grippy shoes.