Originally Posted by Danzaxbonanza

Why not just get a cheap hybrid and covert it to single speed? that way you avoid the road bike/fixed gear hipster tax. also you have clearance for bigger tires and fenders and eyelets for racks and such. if you find one with a freehub you can get cheap conversion kits online. im sure there are also bike co-ops around you can use to fix it up your self for cheap.