The Giant Bowery would make a good choice for a first bike, it's just alot of people say it's relatively heavy compared to other offerings out there. Actually alot of the "off the shelf" fixed gear bikes avaliable from most major manufacturers would make great beginner bikes.
LBS = Local Bike Shop
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Originally Posted by
jsharr
A girl once asked me to give her twelve inches and make it hurt. I had to make love to her 3 times and then punch her in the nose.