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@William.
non pretentious reasons for riding fixed, might help next time you need to explain to someone:
low maintenance, cheap, most of london is flat and gears are pointless, frequent acceleration at lights wears a thin 9/10 speed chain, pedal brake gives immediate control in unpredictable traffic, constant pedalling improves technique (you turn smoother circles, a more even output of power is more efficient), less need for rim braking saves wear on your rims, and on brake pads, fewer parts on the bike make it lighter.