Originally Posted by Brillig
A Single Speed is a bike with a single speed that can coast. It has nothing to do with the brakes, except for the fact that a SS requires brakes.
A fixed gear can have brakes or not, it's still a fixed gear either way.
Go ahead, split hairs. I'm sure you know what I meant, but only desire to be pendantic, and pick away at any scab you can fine. But, go ahead and split hairs. Just know, it just makes you a comb over freak.
Edit:
I apologize. What I'm trying to say is that a fixed gear with out a "hand brake" is not brakeless, per my opinion. It still has a brake that is operable and fits the discription as required by law.
I'm not sure what your intention is, but based upon previous post, you're some what preditory in your comments. So, I reacted in a manner befiting what you've done in the past.
At any rate, a fixed gear has a brake. If it doesn't. Then it must be a coaster, SS, etc.
My definition. Yours may vary.
And again, I apologize.. I left what I said up above anyway.. 'cause I'm not a post retractor.