Drop-Downs on Fixie Does anyone know if using drop-downs on a fixie every becomes problematic. I just bought a rather heavy drop down bar set; I go back in forth between single speed and fixed. I love riding with them on single speed and find it awesome using the drops on straight aways, and just riding the tops when I have to brake a lot in traffic in such. I haven't flipped to fixed wheel within them yet; I'm wondering if it's a good idea to ride / commute in fixed with this handlebar set. Just curious on thoughts. Am I setting myself up for some somersaults on brake, haha. I'm NYC; and commute around 18 miles a day round trip.

I commute 12 miles a day to work on a track bike with drops and have never had a problem. The real advice is: if they work for you, they work. If you find it uncomfortable or inefficient, switch. Get your wheel flipped and enjoy the ride!

As a sidenote, I'd recommend keeping both your brakes on. Otherwise, you could end up somersaulting.