paslay

I live in San Francisco, above a bike shop, I'd always see people on their track bike stopping at the shop below me while I was in my kitchen. It just looked like to much fun, so I went ahead and saved some money to buy a fixed gear/track bike. I did some shopping and considered building one but didn't have the slightest idea where to start. I went ahead purchased a chrome bianchi pista, I love it. It came with a front brake that I adjusted so it was easier to grab, I feel more safe since I'm just starting out (and I already had some close calls on the street with cars).

This a-hole passes me tonight on the street on his fixed gear and talks S*** about my bike as he passes. I tell him to F*** off and he hurries off like a little baby. Didn't even come back to say it to my face.

What's up with that? Is it like taboo to ride a stock bike, or have a front brake? Anyone have this experience?