first single speed

[SWSteve]

hi,

I've just gotten some airline compo, and its *just* enough to cover a single speed! I've got £270 in compo, and am willing to add to it, but want to add as little as possible. I've wanted one for a couple of years, but gave always found a reason to not get one...

What should I be avoiding, if anything? Ive picked out some below, help would be much appreciated!

Hipster with contrast wheels
https://www.merlincycles.com/retros...1_1476131030_1d3375e7136c975cf41ae2279defc269
Jamis that I have to wait for...
https://www.evanscycles.com/jamis-beatnik-2017-single-speed-bike-EV275180
A brand I have never heard of
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/chappelli-modern-single-speed-2016/
A FUJI!!!!
https://www.evanscycles.com/fuji-feather-2016-singlespeed-road-bike-EV244571

Thanks in advance

 

[Sharky]

If it was me, i would go for one with dropped bars and proper brake levers. Going down hill on a fixed you need good control and hands near the brakes.

 

[S-Express]

Going down hill on a fixed you need good control and hands near the brakes.

Single speed doesn't need to mean fixed though...

 

[Spiderweb]

I would choose this at £299, Also looks cool in orange. This bike doesn't have a flip flop rear hub so no fixed wheel option, it looks to have better specced components than the others you have listed and most importantly looks fantastic in all 3 colour options.
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBHOLQDBM/holdsworth-la-quelda-steel-single-speed-drop-bar-mens

 

[Milkfloat]

I built up my own version using the Holdsworth La Quelda frame, far more fun and better components than the ready made ones.

 

[Sharky]

Single speed doesn't need to mean fixed though...

True, but for any descent at speed, would prefer drops and normal brakes