Originally Posted by
cvstodes
I just started riding fixie not too long ago... Once I realized that it was probably more dangerous to go slow because of fear of speed than to move at a decent clip but be in more control I was a lot better off.
Might not be applicable to the OP's situation but it helped me get from completely sucking to moderately sucking.
+1
evoke0ne You express all the reasons that attract, at least, me to fixed gear riding. It is way different from freewheeling and soon your light will go on and all will be well. Be careful and enjoy.