I was able to and I came to the same conclusion. I’ve been wanting to ride a fixie for a few years now. I only just now broke down and converted an old, unused bike my wife had to be a fixie and rode it yesterday for the first time. And, as expected, it’s a fun ride. Down hill is very interesting.

I wouldn’t own it for my only bike, but for one of many, why not? It’s a blast to ride.

I’ll probably ride it to work here and there since I don’t have too many hills and the traffic is pretty light such that the potential for quick stopping isn’t required.

But I will be adding a (front) brake, though. I’m not that crazy.

@hitrecordjoe This is weird, but: Can I have the socks you wore on Sunday? commutebybike.com/2013/02/25/bik…

— Commute by Bike (@Commute_by_Bike) February 27, 2013

Knowing that, Ted, I’m almost tempted to be a spoiler and say what I WISHED had happened in the final screen sequence rather than what DID happen. I think you’d agree with me!

I just watched one scene from Premium Rush — the one with the “brakes are death” quote. And I already know that if I see the movie I’ll be rooting for the drug dealers, the Mafia, the corrupt politicians, the fire-breathing monsters, or whoever is up against that annoying character played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

(Looking over a $5,000+ plus carbon fibre road bike the Super Roadie is riding.)
Bluescat: “‘Just runnin’ reds and killin’ peds,’ eh?”

(Staring down at the International Orange frame and rim equipped fixie the Flashmob Fugitive is on.)
Bluescat: “‘Brakes are death,’ uh?”