I Just converted a old 1969 raleigh grand Prix that was bought new when my mom went to college up in chicago. I have been riding fixed every day this week for my commute to school. I love it, its a blast. Here in MS we don't have quite as much traffic so that is not to much of an issue. But it confuses people when you are still "pedaling" to slow down and arn't using your hand brake, haha!