Replying to College Commuter Bike Advice

Looking for a summer commuter. Most used fixed gears on KSL are sitting between $100 - $200.

I don't want something flashy or something that people would want to steal. I also don't want junk, just something reliable.

I guess Im not really sure how much I should be paying for a bike like this. The concept of a fixed gear seems inherently simple, and I could see how the lack of a coasting hub and multiple gears would make it cheap. Im just not sure how cheap haha.

Im sure once I get on and ride it, I will be able to tell if its a POS or not. I used to ride bmx so I know the difference between a solid bike and a bike with issues.

Is there anything I should be looking for in particular though?

Also, any tips for owning a bike in a big city, besides locking it up in a place that is in your view?

**This thread was edited on Mar 24th 2019 at 10:38:44pm