onesun06: Get a clue moron. Calling people fags is for closet fags. It's not impossible to install a brake on a fixie, I have two on mine. Now what are you going to say, you ignorant fuck? This is not just a trend, these were the first bicycles ever invented and they were recently made popular by bike messengers who realized it's the best tool for the job. It's that simple. If we wanted to fit in with the rest, we would be driving a car or some lame-o-freewheel bike like you.