Originally Posted by
fluidworks
If you ride it fixed, please do yourself a favor and keep the front brake. The miniscule increase in weight over not having it is worth the ability to stop quickly.
I've found it more rewarding to learn to ride without one. You definitely ride with a different mind state.
The only real thing you should make sure of is to have a backup plan in case your chain breaks or is thrown. foot on the back wheel is fine; enough to skid even.