I am new to fixed gear riding and I don't know many things.


For one thing can it be done with flat pedals as long as the gearing is not too short?.


Also how much strength do I need to have to lock up the wheel?.


Is this possible with flat pedals as well or is it matter of having my feet completely secured to the pedals more than leg strength and gear size?.


it may use leg muscles that I don't even have yet.

Physics tell me that rim brakes are easily more powerful because of their position on the wheel and disc brakes have their strength from their size, like a really big cog but for braking.


And does a fixed gear encourage me to use better pedaling form naturally?.


Less stomping more rotation?.