Hey all, I'm pretty new to the community and am in the market for my first single speed. After speaking with some friends and doing some research on my own, I've found a few possibilities. I'm hoping for your thoughts or other suggestions. I'm pretty set on single speed versus fixed gear.
Trek Earl
Schwinn Racer
Bianchi Via Veneto
I know that it's kind of a wide range of prices there, but that's a general feel for my budget. I figure the Schwinn would be the biggest value but I'm not sold on the coaster brakes and feel that paying some more at the start could defray some costs later. My friend has the Trek and said that he really enjoys it. The Bianchi is (from what I've heard) very high quality, but I'm worried that I'd be overpaying for something I could get an equivalent of for less.
If it helps, I'm located in nyc and will be using it primarily to commute between brooklyn and manhattan every day.