"Calling fixie utility is a stretch and if it makes sense depends if the rider wants to put in the extra energy riding a fixie takes (i.e. also has a non-utility agenda like personal fitness). Most everyone else, I'm reasonably sure, are quite content to coast down the next hill after working so hard to get up it, and want some gears to choose from so they don't blow their knees out climbing it, and want standard brakes so they don't waste energy trying to stop (or get injured trying)."

Did ya see my fixed gear?

It has a brake and will stop on a dime and give change.

It now has two fenders...pretty Fred huh ?

It can haul a lot of stuff in the paniers and on the rear rack.

Does it look like anything any self respecting hipster would ride ?

It's no stretch to call my fixed gear a utility bike as that is what it is.

And again... if you have never ridden a fixed gear then go and take a spin, experience the zen or non zen like experience, and then come back and comment.

The one thing my Kuwie doesn't anymore is pull my trailer...but it did when it has a 4 speed drive.