Originally Posted by sers
. as you get used to riding fixed, you'll probably find that appropriately controlling your speed using only your legs becomes second nature.
+1
After a few rides, controlling speed with your legs will become completely instinctual. I keep a front brake on for emergencies, but haven't had to use it thus far. Have fun, & enjoy!
(But watch out for those Boston drivers! The only time I've been hit was in Cambridge a few years ago; completely totalled my beautiful old Lotus
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