Quote Originally Posted by smilingcat View Post
vehicle code requires brakes on ALL wheels. If it has two wheels both need brakes. Here in California, riding a fixie without a front brake is illegal.

I also think it is irresponsible to ride a fixie without a front brake.

smilingcat
I agree that it's irresponsible to ride a fixie on the street without a front brake. BUT... your construction would make bikes with coaster brakes illegal. None of them have front brakes. Are you sure that's the law in California?

I covet a fixie... but I have no idea where I'd ride one.