Yes, I'm going for a minimalist look. I assumed that y'all would know what I meant when I said "fixie look." Isn't minimalist the look that MOST fixies are trying to achieve anyways? Geez, i didn't think I would get so flamed for just using the term "fixie look" I know I'm new to BF, and I'm new to the fixed gear thing, but seriously, don't we all know what that means? ANYWAYS, I think that I'm going to give the hood-less drops a try and see how it goes. I got the drops for free, anyways. I'll install a cross lever brake, and hopefully this will be comfortable enough to use frequently. Otherwise I'll have to flop 'n chop some bullhorns or something. OK, thanks to those that gave legit. responses.