You do NOT need a brake, there are so many way's to stop without one, and your first fixie is the perfect time to learn.

Skids are easy, just lean forward, get your weight off the back wheel, and lock your legs. You'll get the hang of it and totally impress your friends and bystanders. I think it's so cool when people are like, "hey where's your brake"? When I tell them I don't have one, you can just tell they think I am crazy cool.



I'M KIDDING. Get a brake... or get full body armor. There's a fine line between "extreme" and "stupid"