For it's price point, this is really as good as you can get.I have the 63 cm frame. I am 6'3"-6'4" and it fits perfectly. I've had to ride on 58 cms before, and it always felt too small. So sizing is on point for someone my height.I'm quite familiar with bikes, so I put this together myself rather than have someone set it up for me. (Completion time was about an hour with fine tuning)- The frame is simple, clean, and looks good.- The petals are actually better than I anticipated, but might still be the first thing I'd think about replacing.- The crank set is sturdier than I expected as well. Too many times I've seen bikes in similar price ranges with the flimsiest looking crank set. This looks like a solid bit of metal that looks like it can handle a bit more abuse than your standard run-of -the-mill sub-200 dollar hardware.- The rims are generic Deep Vs. The wheels were pretty true out of the box.- The tires are a better quality than I was expecting as well.- The seat is basic and hard, so your buns will take a few days to get used to it, but the seat functions as well as I need it to.- The grips are generic, and this is the first thing I swapped out. Without gloves, the thick protrusions on the grips are kind of annoying. I put on new grips that feel a bit smoother but offer equal if not better grip.- The brakes function well enough. They don't stop on a dime, but that's nothing a little more love and care can fix.- The handle bars are exactly what you expect.My only real complaint is that the geometry of the handlebar's position feels funky. It feels as if the head post is really close into your body, so when I turn its extremely responsive (making control feel a little squirrely).Before this bike, I bought a Pure Fix as an emergency purchase (from Sports Chalet) and I hated it. almost twice the price of this bike with equal or worse quality parts. The brakes sucked and squeaked, the crank set creaked non-stop, and it felt heavier. The Slick Tires they have are trash and eat up sharp objects like they have a death wish.To sum it up: This is a fantastic Bike for casual riders, commuters, and "looking to be seen" types with the capacity for customization. I don't ride as aggressive as I used to, so it works well for someone who rides easy.Who I would NOT recommend this bike for: Serious Fixed Gear Riders ( Ride hard, rely on skid stops, etc.), Trick riders, Track riders and marathon riders. This is a very entry level bike; The hardware likely can't handle hard abuse. At the end of the day its still generic parts on a lot of the bike. If you insist on a bike for these functions get something like a Fuji Feather and set it up for your needs.

First off, I’m an avid cyclist and I’ve built my own bikes from the frame up so I do have a good sense for bikes. I bought this as a city commuter because I grew too nervous locking up my nicer builds on shady parts of town. What was meant as a steal-me-if-you-must bike has really exceeded my expectations. It’s a well thought out build and I love the efficiency of the single speed. This thing really moves and the steel has the perfect amount of give - efficient but forgiving on tough streets. It’s far from perfect though. The wheels were not entirely true, which could have easily been done. And I’ve gotten my first flat as the tires are pretty cheap as well. So no, nothing like my more prized bikes. But for $220 I cannot complain. The next nicer bikes seem to come in over 400 and all the similarly priced ones don’t come with sealed bearings (as this one does). For all these reasons it’s Well worth the money.Edit 5/30/19Still pleased after several hundred miles. Love the minimalism and the fitness and speed I get with this bike; This thing cuts through city traffic like it’s nobody’s business.But a couple more observations:The spokes are so flimsy. The wheel set is definitely shoddy and I don’t suspect these wheels will take a lot of abuse. (This seems, however, to be endemic at this price point)It is heavy for a fixie. Compared to higher grade steel, aluminum and carbon fixies, it’s a tank. That said, it’s still lighter than my geared steel bikes.All in all, still five stars but do keep these deficiencies in mind when considering the purchase.

Pretty decent bike it looks soooo good. Might need to swap out parts for sturdier parts eventually but it’s great for a quick starter. Unfortunately they definitely need more work on packaging because it came busted up which caused my tube tires to be all dented. Can’t complain though cause the price is not bad at all for the way it looks. Most of these reviews are very picky and don’t realize they’re paying way way less than what they sell in bike shops so don’t hesitate on ordering.

Super happy with my golden cycles fixed gear.•Packaging was great. I expected more padding to protect the bike itself but fortunately it came in without any damage.•Assembly took about 45 minutes. It was my first time building a bike. There are lots of videos on youtube you can use for reference like the 6KU tutorial, or watch a Zach Gallardo bike build.•Frame is light. It is on the lower end of fixies so the steel frame is not the best quality. However, it has served me well the past month.•Handlebar is a standard riser handlebar which is pretty narrow so I decided try different styles.•Pedals are better than I thought they would have been. Yes, they are plastic but they are fine if you are just a casual rider.•Tires are thin (700x25c) but ride nicely on well paved roads. Make sure to have a presta valve adapter in order to pump up your tires. You can find portable pumps with adapters on amazon too.•Make sure to tighten crank arms upon assembly.•The saddle is very narrow and long. If speed is not your thing, you may want to swap your saddle to a wider one. Also you may want to add some lube to your seat post because it does not come with any. My seat post was scratched after adjusting it the first time.•The bike came with the back brake installed. I decided to ride brakeless to be reasonably dangerous lmao, it comes with a front brake but you must route the cable and attach the lever to it.Overall, it’s a great bike to ride around town and get you from A to B. If you’re in college and like to ride, this would def be a good option.*UPDATE*The stock 700x25c tires didn’t last long on the roads where I ride so I upgraded to 32c tires. They really improved its ride quality. I still have a lot of clearance with 32c too.