Dogs are better, cats are okay. I like fixed gears. I have an 86' Schwinn Peloton converted to fixed. Don't worry though all of the stock braze ons are still intact as well as the complete Superbe group that came off of it is sitting around for a possible return to geared status if I so choose. I also had a 73' Paramount setup fixed, but never rode it so eventually sold the frame/fork. This is in addition to the 3 track bikes I have (down from 5 track bikes).