send in the clowns.
grace, fixed gear means that when the wheels are spinning the pedals are turning as well. you cant coast with a fixed gear bike. you are constantly spinning the pedals. there is a method of braking called skidding which take some practice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxFOBmO1CLg
this is basically a track bike. it weighs in at 18.5 pounds and will be about 15.75 when i'm finished with it.