Hey guys,

I'm incredibly new to the whole fixie and bike scene and prior to a month ago didn't even know what a fixie was. I just started at a new university and was walking to class one day and saw a really clean matte black looking bike, I looked into and it turned out to be a fixie. After spending a couple weeks walking around campus and to and from class I have decided to get me a bike. I really enjoy the way the fixies look and think it'd be a blast to ride around campus and such.

I have done a little bit of research but it seems everywhere I look there's a different opinion. I have seen around campus the: Retrospec - Mantra, Pure Fix - Juliet, and The Windsor - Hour to name the ones that really stood out to me. I initially started off looking at solely the retrospec, then added the pure fix, then read about the windsor (before seeing it), and finally stumbled upon the motobecane - Record and Track (havent seen one in person). I think these are the top choices because I would prefer to spend under $400 bucks. I've read goo dand bad about all of these but figure that asking people who know would be better than attempting to find reviews. So if you guys can lend me any tips or suggestions as to which bike of these are decent or not I would really appreciate it. I understand these are not the top of the line or even really close, but as I am a student on a student budget I'd prefer to not spend an absurd amount. Thanks for any help.

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Step 1 - stop using the word fixie.
Step 2 - check out your local craiglist & bike shop for deals and make sure to get fitted (even using an online bike fit calculator).
Step 3 - don't buy into the hype of some flashy "name" brands such as a few you mentioned.
Step 4 - consider getting a longboard instead of a bike, especially if you just plan on using it for on campus.
Step 5 - As @Elvo recommended, I too recommend a kilo as long as you get yourself fitted and order the proper size.
Step 6 - buy good locks to ensure your bike doesn't get stolen.
Step 7 - ride whatever bike you buy and enjoy the hell out of it.

With what you intend on using the bike for, any affordable bike will suffice.

Chix dig medium-length longboards with big, bright wheels.

A lot of bikes from Bikesdirect are good options with way better parts than any of the budget bike brands like purefix or retrospec. Any company that tries to upsell hi-ten steel as 'urban comfort' or some other ******** excuse to hype a less desired material is just selling to hype riders. If you want the minimal look thing, then just get a Kilo TT Stripper.

If you are budget-minded do not forget to include possible accessories such as a helmet, lock(s), lights, etc.

For getting around a college campus/town, I would not want a "fixie".

KiloTT but you will need to either be ready yourself or pay someone else to work on it.

This is the second reason i decided to get on this forum as opposed to others.
I ****ing hate that. i hated it in the early 2000s when all the hipstery wanna bes started popping up, i hate it now. The internet is saturated with the tackiest, ugliest cheap looking "fixie" parts.

Hi, im t, first time caller, long time listener.

More important than which fixed gear bike to buy, is being sure that a fixed gear bike is really what you want. Ride a fixed bike before you impulse buy one. Riding fixed requires additional/different skills over riding bikes that have the ability to coast. If you dig it, cool, carry on.

Slap yourself.

I have girls do that for me. With that said, I think a longboard or skateboard is far more practical for around campus than a bike. No need to lock it up, just pick it up and bring it to class with you. Its inexpensive and doesn't require maintenance. However, I never went to a big university so you can take my input with a grain of salt.

Being new to both, I would only agree with you if said campus was completely flat, and all your classes had a place in the back room to set your board in the corner or something. Your not putting a "medium" longboard in your backpack. If your new to longboarding your going to be walking up and down hill at first, and it will take some time to be good enough to make a difference if your only learning between classes. If its flat, longboarding will save you tons of time and you can learn in about 15 minutes.

I started on a Purefix Juliet and it was fine for what it was, as long as you go over the bike and make sure all the hardware is assembled correctly. I put many trouble free miles on mine. Now, for the $60 more of a Kilo TT you are getting at minimum, A MUCH better frame.

I've always repped State Bicycle Co. They make some of the cheapest cromoly frames (better quality than tensile steel), damn good paint jobs and quality components. Great customer service and all around company.

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We hang low post count shills from lamp posts round these parts. Especially when it's State.

Premium line from Pure Fix is pretty good for the price too. Everything else they sell is pretty horrible though.

https://www.purefixcycles.com/collec...xed-gear-bikes