Hey whats up everyone! Brand new to bikeforums . So im 15 years old and my birthday is in a month and ive decided i want a new bike. Right now im deciding between a hybrid, and a single speed (fixie). I will mostly be using the bike to ride around town, nothing to hardcore. What differences will there be between the two types? Thanks for any info! Also does anyone know if the SE Lagor is a good bike? And the Khs urban soul?

From what I've heard, fixies are hard to learn to ride (not to mention dangerous with no brakes). Regular single speed bikes (not fixed gear but 1 gear) are lots of fun so don't rule that out. Hybrid bikes are always a good choice and fun.

You'll probably have a lot of fun with fixies once you get used to having to always pedal and fixie doesn't necessarily mean no brakes (I do recommend at least having a front), nor does it mean a particular style of bike. So I'd be patient and shop around, read up on it, etc. And instead of new, maybe try an old one, where you can learn about the mechanics as well as the history.

straight bar road bike. Target has a Schwinn Tourist that should be ok for a couple years https://www.target.com/Schwinn-700c-M.../dp/B004EQ7NL0

Where do you live? I wouldn't get a SS if I lived in a place with hills, for example.

I live in Davis california, it has like no hills

Both bikes you chose are great. Pick the one that speaks to you. They both have flip flop hubs so you can switch between fixed or single speed. I think the Lager has a little more bling.

Hybrids can work but sometimes people mistake them for a flat bar road bike. Taken from another website "A hybrid bike is one that blends the best characteristics of both road and mountain bikes into a bike that is sturdy, comfortable and fast, and ideal for riding on streets and bike paths." What this means is it can be comfortable to ride but is no speed demon. If you want to speed and agility, a flat road bike could be answer and you would get multiple gears.

Fixed or single speed is much simpler, less parts to wear out and break but there is a sacrifice. Simplicity has its price. With that I love my single speed. I have two bikes that are identical, one is a single speed and the other a 1 by 9 speed and I grab the single speed 9.5 times out of 10. But what works for me may not work for you.

I am guessing at this point you have already purchased a bike, however if you have not I would definitely recommend the KHS Urban soul. I have been riding mine on SF hills for about a year and love the bike. It is a sturdy ride and I have had no issues.

Honestly, bro, just find yourself a nice steel-framed road bike. Maybe one that has rack and fender eyelets. Even if you don't put a rack and fenders on, it's nice to have the capability to later.