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If it's single speed, you'll want to be fitting a rear brake. With a fixed gear, the drivetrain acts as the rear brake, hence why some people do away with the calliper brake. In an emergency, you'll struggle to stop in time with just one brake.
Sorry to be a part pooper, but it's the truth. Nice bike otherwise.