Hey all - commuter here, lurking in the FG forum. There was a post over in Commuting about helmets yes/no (you know the threads), and I recalled my Mom informing me of a death back home in Santa Cruz (I'm in Colorado). Having never ridden a fixed gear bike, I just thought I'd get some opinions.

Are there considerations a Fixie rider must honor that other cyclists do not? Not basic rules of the road stuff, but stuff specific to fixed gear bikes. Much was mentioned of the lack of brakes in this case. Is a fixie safe for anything but leisure riding? What, if anything do you do differently while riding about town while on a fixed gear rather than a road/hybrid/MTB?

Not trying to advocate or imply anything, I am genuinely curious. Thanks for your input.