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@hael
Does they guy realise that fixed gear bikes were around longer that our freewheeling counterparts? maybe the traffic conditions were a bit different then. but the only people who are dangerous on a fixed gear bike are the people who dont know how to ride them ..I mean you wouldnt let a guy who had a regular car license drive a HGV with no experience, maybe my analogy is off ..what im trying to say is when riding fixed (for me anyway) I feel as though I have elevated my style of riding, I know enough about my bike, my limits I enjoy the challenge but I am aware of the risks. I have two bikes one with a front brake one brakeless as with both I know my limits on each one and adjust my riding style accordingly.