In a message dated 4/25/03 10:12:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time, mrndlmn@toad.net writes:
<< How can I install one or more brakes temporarily until I'm confident enough of my fixed gear riding skills to do without it/them? Since this will be a temporary fix, correct period usage, etc. take a back seat to functionality.
Just to make the problem more interesting, a front drum brake appears to be out of the question. The front wheel is a 650c >>
Martin, Have you considered temporarily swapping the fork to a drilled fork? There are enough tri bikes out there that you should be able to find a 650c fork to suit your needs. Good Luck.
-Ed Kasper
Detroit