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@lazybeard
OK, the title is a bit provocative, which no doubt elicited the "defensive" responses. Driving without brake lights is illegal, after all. Riding fixed gear is not. Bad simile.
But if you read the post, you'll see that what I'm saying is pretty uncontroversial. It boils down to this:
If you are riding fixed gear, the fact that you are constantly pedalling can sometimes mean that it is not immediately obvious to other road users when you are slowing down or stopping.
Is that really such a steaming pile of bullshitballs?