I was in your position 3 months ago and after looking at all the fixed gear bikes in my $700 price range I went with the Redline 925 because it was steel, had great fenders and had eyelets for a rear rack. I love this bike for my 10 mile round trip commute to work and weekend rides from 25 to 45 miles. BUT after just 35 miles I ditched the moustache bars for some flat bars I cut down to 48 cm, brooks honey special edition seat, ritchet clipless pedals. The freewheel side did make a strange noise so after 2 weeks I went fixed and have no intention of going back