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Welcome the to the world of fixed gears!
I'm one of those strange humans who actually likes the feel of a fixed gear more than a freewheel. I've never quite put it into words, but there is an element of control and "one-ness" with the bike that nothing else quite gets close to. Learning how to spin without spinning out or bouncing is a life lesson that really makes you smooth (or you find yourself in a ditch!). Keep those gears low and knees happy!
Front brake is mandatory for the road if you want to live to an old age.
Four fixed gears in my stable, two from my coaches when I was a kid at the St. Louis Cycling Club. All get used...
1924 DOT Bike (Chester Nelsen Sr.'s Olympic Training Bike)
1946 DOT Bike (Chester Nelsen Jr's Olympic Training Bike)
1984 Gitane Kilo (Their el-chepo club model)
2009 Bianchi Pista Chrome (With a gazillion miles on it - daily trainer)
Enjoy!
Joel
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