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Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
I probably wouldn't go for a 175 on a fixed gear. The price isn't bad but the length is.
As Tejano said sealed is better especially if it is not a pure track machine. SKF and Phil Wood make some of the most durable ones on the market but they are also not the cheapest out there.