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  • .. anyway, are they really that import for fixed, if im not that bothered about skidding??

    While these two are comparing their inches with each other, if you're not bothered about skidding thats good. You'll have more control over the bike, and your tyres will last infinately longer. I think most people would agree to attach your feet to the pedals in some way though. Either with [better] toe clips, or maybe try some clipless pedals.

    If you're not bothered about skidding then you're going to be using a front brake, but even so, you'll still often need to be able to slow your back wheel down using your legs, as the front brake can only do so much.

    If you're really against the foot retention maybe try singlespeed with a back brake, or you're set on fixed, still fit a back brake and just never go too fast!

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