Pedal Set Up

Hi guys - slightly off topic but can't set up a new post as new on here.

recently got hold of a cheap ss with a flip flop hub- 44x18 gearing- it was set up as a single speed and I flipped the wheel into fixed - removed a few chain links to get rid of the slack but have found the pedals only move forward and I can't pedal backwards on it to control speed and trackstand etc. Normally ride a fast road bike- which was stolen and am waiting for the insurance to come through. Am finding the fact that the pedals only go forward a little weird; Have to control the speed of the bike through brakes - one for front and another for back wheel. So a very odd set up or is it just me and getting used to it? surely not?!!

Any suggested remedies?

That's not slightly off topic - it's got absolutelty nothing to do with pedals, which is the whole point of this thread.

But yeah, you just need to get out on the bike and get used to it. It'll become pretty natural after a while.