Originally Posted by esteban42
yes.
tomorrow i test ride on one. when my size arrives - i buy it.
but as an 3-yr nyc geared/brake veteran, i have a question for fixies...
how do i stop short, SHORT, with no brakes whatsoever? Rudimentary question perhaps,
but important for me to ask.
I'll probably start figuring it all out tomorrow, but any technical advice would help.
thank you.
You don't at first. You can stop pretty quickly with no brakes but your body (and mind) has to become accustomed to it. It's much more physical than just squeezing a lever, so you kind of have to get in shape for it. You can still ride starting out, just be very cautious and give yourself plently of room all the time.