Hey there TohTruck!

IMHO, if you're going to buy a single speed, I think your best bet is the Novara Buzz One from REI. As a matter of fact, I'd say you should try to make your purchase at REI anyway, because of the 100% satisfaction guarantee they offer. If you're a member, you get other perks and discounts, as well. There's no warranty on this planet like an REI warranty!

However, sometimes warranties don't mean that much to people who desire a specific design of product.

Novara is the generic house-brand for REI bicycles. They all have a great reputation for being reliable. Also, while your there at REI, I would suggest that you test-ride the Raleigh Detour 4.5. It's an eight-speed, but it's a really nice bike.

If you don't want to go with REI, then of course for single speeds, my first choice remains the same. The Felt Brougham is tops!

- Slim

PS.

The Raleigh Misceo has four models. All of them have suspended forks, except for the one at the bottom of the Totem Pole. That one is acera/altus equipped and has a rigid fork. All of the Trek DS models have suspended forks.

* Eventhough the Raleigh Misceo is on the bottom, it still has acera, which is really not that bad of a rear derailleur. Raleigh is a great bicycle manufacturing company.