Re: Re: my new bike...
No brakes. If you're moving, the pedals are turning - you basically apply backwards pressure to stop.
I've met my share of asshole bicyclists in nyc. None were riding fixed gear though. They were all middle aged 9-5 guys wearing head to toe color coordinated spandex (freds i guess). My favorite is still the fat guy making plane noises as he rode down the avenue, and yelled at me in a nasally voice as I rode around him. (Think comic book guy on a bike).
I dont see many hipster girls on fixed gear though -- they're probably chilling in the hospital already.