FIXED-GEAR INFO PAGE
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Any novice needs to undertand the safety issues concerned with riding a bike originally used on a track for racing. Not intended as street bikes because of the difficulties in braking, they've become quite popular.
Most bike shops have a problem with the insurance liability & do not offer much in the way of parts or assistance. On-line shopping is one alternative.
I've found Ben's Cycle
to be a good source.
There's a lot of info available on the net, google fixed gear.
As of April 2012, I have one custom bike with flip-flops:
$540 58cm MARUKIN M410 - Steel Frame made in Japan - New FlipFlops - Metallic Blue