Originally Posted by Msngr
in ny, at least, a fixed gear is in the defined in the statute as being a legal brake. it may be the same in your state. however, i do seem to remember that this is not the case in Illinois --or maybe that was Boston.
New York State Consolidated Laws : Vehicle & Traffic
ARTICLE 34
OPERATION OF BICYCLES AND PLAY DEVICES
Section 1236. Lamps and other equipment on bicycles.
c) Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the
operator to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement.