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CJWilliams
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Do you need to carry items and don't like backpacks?
If so a Pearson Touche or another practical fixie frame with rack brazeons is handy. Or you can convert a frame with long dropouts.
I think Genesis may do some practical single speeds too.
I run around in flat Belfast on 48/17 (hills can be tackled with that too if needed...though the cavehill is a bit of work on that...) and I have to say I enjoy cycling fixed over single speed as you can use the rear wheel as a flywheel and adjust your speed for traffic lights. Saves on brake blocks / rim wear too :P