Originally Posted by
dutret
If it's cold enough for the freewheel to have problems(very very cold) go fixed otherwise ss is better. You have just as good control over speed. Brakes give an experienced rider good feedback. You have better control of weigth distribution. You can foot dab easily. you can gear lower so you can apply a more even force to the rear wheel while climbing. etc.
Dangit, shut down by ol' Dutret.
Your way with the freewheel and the double brakes sounds OK, except that it'd better be a disk-brake if you're riding in slush. I rode home all bundled up in the snow and sleet many times last winter; when it gets bad enough that I have to wear goggles, I'm all about riding fixed or walking.