Thread: One for the bicyclists out there.

Just got back from a 10 mile jaunt on my fixed gear track/road bike. For those not familiar with them these are used on the velodrome with a direct drive. In order to change the gear you have to remove and replace either the chainring on the front or the cog in the rear. When the bike is moving the pedals are turning IOW no coasting you pedal at all times. This bike is a Japanese Kerin racer and I have exchanged the track front fork with a road fork that utilizes a front brake and has a bit softer geometry for the uneven surfaces on the street.

Some that ride these fixed gear bikes don't use a brake at all but rely on back pressure on the pedals to slow down and stop. I know it sounds nuts and I wouldn't run without a front brake but the more you ride fixed the less you use the brake so it is possible if irresponsible to ride on the street with no brake. Of course on the velodrome there are no brakes allowed but that is another story. Any other avid cyclists out there ?