questions about conversion to fixed/ ss

Some people run front and rear brakes. It may be a safety issue or perhaps it is to keep their bike street legal. You get good speed control and stopping ability (not to mention a great leg workout) by pedaling. I started fixed riding with a front break equiped karate monkey, off road at that. Currently I'm ridin' an old univega fixed with clean drops. You don't realy need breaks but it helps with the learning curve.

Do not forget you are fixed.

A side note: Be careful lubing the chain. I put a couple of nasty bites in my thumb nail this morning:eek: . Wipeing your chain with out turning your cranks is my advice to all.

You from Pgh? I'm originaly from Squirrel Hill. Allderdice '87 (wepartyhardest)

steelcityrider said:

though i've always had a fascination and affinity to ride, fix, and admire bikes, I just became introduced the the road bike community last year, around october. i have a raleigh...god, i don't know what it is, but i'm thinking about converting it to a ss/ or fixed. in converting to a fixed, why do some people choose to use a front brake? and...how do you moderate your speed on a fixed bicycle if you're going down a hill (i haven't rode a fixed bicycle since my younger days...although i'm only twenty.)...i would really appreciate anyone's advice, for i am looking for help and thoughts on this topic. thanks