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WOW. no way has it been 3 years since I posted this.
Still not seen another fixie rider. There must be at least one though, the pawn shop on Sutton market had a fixed gear in the window for a while then it was gone.. someone must have it..
Still looking for some dudes and dudettes for a mash.

Anyone from mansfield/sutton area? dont think it really merits a new group bit of a one horse town... its nottinghamshire all the same.

Breo roam elite. ftw braces for a beating

About a year ago I had a front wheel issue that saw me go soaring over my handlebars and faceplant the road, Didn't do quite as much damage to myself as you, just lost three of my front teeth (which I've since had some implants put in so I don't look like an ass -so much-) and a nice smothering of cuts and bruises. I never lost my confidence... Why would you? Get back on the horse as it were. If it was caused by a 'technical' issue, surely there was some element of user error involved, not entirely a problem with the manufacturing or assembly? Get a claim in in you can prove me wrong..
I never didn't ride after my spill, but I'm always sure to perform a small safety check of my bike now before I ride. I know you always should but using it as a run around its tempting to just jump on and off the bike and get complacent.

I can only wish that you heal like wolverine and jump back in the saddle as soon as you can. Accidents happen.. that's life. Cant live in a bubble and miss out on things because it went badly one time. Just keep your bike well maintained, give it a once over before going out on it, and if you are having trust issues just start small, don't go straight off on a large technical ride, just pop to the shops or something, start slow and build up. You'll soon be thrashing about again. Wounds heal, Bikes mend.

Having a smoke will help.

And not just when you're balding up your back wheel!

I'm a noob, Had my first fixie for 4 months now, Found it to be a stark contrast from the mountain bikes I rode growing up.
I want to learn to skid (I know, eye roll) I've been lurking round youtube and this forum since I first got the bike, some of the things here were part of the inspiration for me going fixed.
There's nothing I haven't seen or read about the matter and I'm still not quite there. I'm sure with practice it will come and I'll be able to join the mocking side of things ;).
I find directing the back wheel sideways into the skid helps things lock up nicely. (Without having to hump the stem)