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jackcade MrSmith,bollocks.Are you saying that it's an experienc too mystical to lend itself to mere words?I've always considered cyclists in general to be a cut above..more courteous,more articulate than average and more than capable of exegesis.Evidently,you're an exception.Pity.

I don't see anything wrong with what Smiffy said.. anyone can say "well, you can't coast" but to explain why so many people are now riding fixed is impossible.
I can't explain my appreciation for it. It started with riding a little track in Melbourne but riding fixed on the street was more to do with my hatred of maintaining bikes.
I now prefer to ride fixed in the city. It just feels better. Try it. Use brakes.
Also, this is fg and ss forum and plenty of us ride with brakes (me!). We're not all tattooed, mowhawked, brakeless courier types.
You might want to chill out for your first few posts..