I strongly suggest that you get a set of pedals that allow you to keep your feet on the pedals at all times. Either clips and straps or Clipless and appropriate shoes, or even power straps. I wouldn't even think of riding fixed gear without something that holds my feet to the pedals. If you lose contact at a higher speed you will not, in all likelyhood, be able to get your feet back on the pedal and disaster is imminent. There is another post recently about somebody taking their first ride and ending up plowing into the back of a pickup truck because he couldn't resist stop the bike in short enough time. Caveat Emptor.


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