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Was interested to see a "fixie for hire" from Foffa on the Dunwich Dynamo.
2 brakes seemed a good thing for a novice to riding fixed, but the lack of foot retention was concerning. Of course I have no idea if the person who hired the bike declared they were planning on a long night ride. Given the difference from riding a single speed or a conventional geared bike it would make sense to explain to someone the need to be attached to the pedals. The potential for a foot to slip off the pedal and the resulting injuries was alarming.
I would strongly suggest renta-fixies ought come with clips and straps or some other style of retention.