I'm going to keep this short and to the point...

I'm having trouble choosing a bike, as there are so many options.

I'm sick of looking at craigslist, but it seems like there is so much to know, and you guys seem knowledgeable, so please just tell me what to do.

I want a single speed bike for around $300-$400.

Do you guys recommend just getting something off bikes direct?

I don't want anything too fancy or trendy looking just something like a basic decent single speed bike.

I have looked at so many bikes I'm dizzy, I almost just bought a state bike (Blue Steel | State Bicycle Co.) because it sounded like chromoly was better than hi-ten steel (Speedster - Urban - Bikes | Schwinn Bicycles) or this one which I really think suits me http://www.fujibikes.com/bike/details/declaration

Are there any specific single speed bikes you guys think would be good to just get? (in the $300-$400) range.

Thanks.