Originally Posted by cc700

the alex r450/joytech low flange are great wheelsets for the money, just get a high quality cog/cockring on them.

and if you're not sure about riding fixed, you can put a singlespeed freewheel on the fixed hub and ride ss.

but i'd go to an lbs and test drive a fixed gear with brakes before dropping money into a cheap wheelset that you can't return.