naterizzle

Hi all,
I have a few giftcards to spend at REI and I want to put them towards a singlespeed. A bit about myself - 5'10", athletic, live in Seattle, bicycle commute sometimes (when it's not coming down in buckets), love the simplicity of singlespeed/fixies and have ridden them a bit, but never owned one.
I have my eye on the following 4 options (remember it has to be from REI), but I need help choosing what's going to be the best/most fun to own and I may need some thoughts on sizing too:

2010 Raleigh Rush Hour 55cm - https://www.rei.com/product/796459/ra...hour-bike-2010
2011 Raleigh Rush Hour 55 or 57cm(?) - https://www.rei.com/product/809010/ra...hour-bike-2011
Swobo Del Norte 55 or 57cm(?) - https://www.rei.com/product/783267/swobo-del-norte-bike
2009 Marin Ignacio 57cm - https://www.rei.com/product/782224/ma...acio-bike-2009

Leukybear 

The 2011 & 2010 is basically the same components wise except for the saddle and color scheme. If it was up to me I would go for a rush hour out those....

naterizzle

I like the Rush Hour too and I would definitely go for the 2010 to save some $$$ assuming 55 would be the right fit. I'm 5'10" with about 32" inseam and it is 79.9cm (31.5") in standover height.

The Swobo looks like it would be pretty solid too, especially for commuting. I don't really like the Marin, looking into it further.

naterizzle

Thanks for the response. I ordered the 2010 Rush Hour 55cm (the last one they had in stock)! It arrives next Friday and I cannot wait to get on it.

Leukybear 

No problem. Just saw one today in a rack and it looks great; forgot to mention it has built in frame tensioners at the track ends.
You bought the last one!!!