Matt Ritz wrote:
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> Regarding riding a fixed on the road, I used to ride 12 miles from Cerritos to downtown Long Beach, CA on a fixed, including riding over Signal Hill. Anyone from that area knows the traffic circle at PCH and Lakewood. I used to ride down the hill into the circle daily on a 75" gear and no brakes. These days I ride a Rickert road bike with a fixed to work, but old age has convinced me to add a front brake. I even wear a helmet!
I know some ride track bikes on the road without a brake as a matter of pride.
I say: Pride goeth before the fall ;)
Chuck Schmidt L.A.
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