My first fixed gear bike I bought was a pure fix. I did a fair amount of online research, but then I went to my bike shop and rode one. I had never ridden a fixie in my life and I thought it was brilliant so I bought one immediately. The only problem I had was the guys at my shop didn't put a tire lining in it. After that was solved, I never had a single problem. In my opinion they are a tad heavy and more for the looks, but they are a fantastic bike for their price. They are just like blocks of steel, they're sturdy, reliable and fun. I'd say if weight doesn't matter to you, buy one.