also if you can get your hands on 2009 se lager they are amazing, the new one is total **** but the old on has pursuit geometry and is beautifully lugged, also its 4130 cromoly instead of that weak, heavy hi tensil they use for pure fix

I'm beginning to question your credibility.

my bad its actually premium ale, sorry

My first fixed gear bike I bought was a pure fix. I did a fair amount of online research, but then I went to my bike shop and rode one. I had never ridden a fixie in my life and I thought it was brilliant so I bought one immediately. The only problem I had was the guys at my shop didn't put a tire lining in it. After that was solved, I never had a single problem. In my opinion they are a tad heavy and more for the looks, but they are a fantastic bike for their price. They are just like blocks of steel, they're sturdy, reliable and fun. I'd say if weight doesn't matter to you, buy one.

Even if you are talking about the Premium Ale (called the premium Brew in 2009), I owned one and while it was lugged, it definitely had a level top tube and relaxed road geo.

yea i had one too. same bike as the 09 fuji obey. great bike, but not at all pursuit.

saw a Pure Fix at a local shop. not bad, but i think you could spend cash better elsewhere.

that said, if you put say 7,000 miles on it in a year, versus my 6k, respect.

just ride.