Before I say anything else, I must admit that I’ve never ridden a fixed bike before. So understandably I was used to pedaling and then resting while coasting. When I took my first test ride, I picked up some speed, but when I rested my legs, the pedals literally almost sent my flying out of the bike.Of course, I didn’t make the same mistake again, but then I remembered I had seen a few videos with fixed gears skidding on the ground with the rear wheel while the rider kept the pedals locked in place. Trust me, I’ve tried this several times, and I could never do it. I thought maybe the wheels may have more grip than I can handle, but most likely I either don’t know the secret technique or I’m just not strong enough yet.Honestly, I was just too used to riding with a free wheel, so I took a few minutes and switched the hub to the free wheel side, and I really like it this way, strictly in my personal opinion.The day I received the bike, I set the seat too high, so when I took it to the park, my hips would constantly move from side to side and burn my behind. So I don’t really remember much about the ride.The next day, on Friday, I adjusted the seat height and I recall maintaining a level pace around the track (the track at my park is actually an oval sidewalk and supposedly 3 laps around the track is a mile), because I didn’t want to strike the ground with the pedals, as I was still in fixed gear at the time. Ride quality was fun, not having the wheels pressurized to the max made the bumps and cracks smoother, and the padded saddle and bar tape also added to the comfort. I don’t have any carbon fiber to compare to, so maybe having a carbon fork or frame may improve the ride noticeably for those with carbon fiber bikes.Today, Saturday, my family and I rode to a school to run an errand, a couple miles away, and then ride to a Taco Bell, also several miles away from the school. During this trip we rode on sidewalks, roads, sidewalks with debris and bad blocks (felt like we were riding on potholes), and then finally the road again.My main observations were that I tended to go slower when on the sidewalks, because I didn’t want to blow a tire and have to walk back home (bleh.). Fortunately nothing major occurred and we got home safely.The next thing I noticed was that the gear ratio is not an optimal one for city riding, where there is a ton of stop and go points, so you may want to consider either building up your legs, changing the gear ratio with another wheel/hub, or replace the stock crank set with one you like better. Accelerating from 0 velocity requires me to stand on the pedals for a few seconds and pump hard.Good is that once you’ve picked up speed, it becomes easier to pedal and I don’t know how fast I was going on the roads, but I haven’t geared out yet. Long story short, my legs got a good workout today.Took me ages to finally balance the bike on the tree stud to take a quick pic. Needless to say it fell again a moment later.Relatively affordable basic FG/SS (Fixed Gear/Single Speed) bikeComfortable bar tapeBicycle rack readyCan handle light off-road terrain such as grass (granted, it will be much harder to pedal than on pavement)Less maintenance on hubsCan go reasonably fast depending on your individual abilityWheels arrive with some air (mostly a plus for me, I don’t have any means of putting air in yet, but I’ll head over to my LBS and pick up an adapter for the Presta valves)There are a few things a buyer or State can change to make the bike better. For one, in reference specifically to drop handlebars, I feel standard road bike brake levers and positions accessible in the drops would be better suited rather than the normal brake levers on the top of the bars. While it is not a major inconvenience, this would be a welcome change.Another aspect would be either giving consumers options for an easier gear ratio, or higher gear ratio (depending on their uses, such as city riding vs. riding on a track).In reference to weight, I know the bike is comparatively lighter than anything else I have. But I know there are a significant number of members in this community that ride bikes with lighter materials, and I had the chance to lift carbon fiber bikes at my LBS in the past and will give an analysis:If you have bikes made with mostly heavier materials, such as aluminum, steel, and alloys, then this bike will seem to be around the same weight or just a tad lighter.If you have bikes made with lighter materials such as titanium or carbon fiber, this bike will have significantly more heft to it, so perhaps that may or may not be a major factor in your decision in buying the bike.Shipping weight was 23 lb., now assembled, it feels right around the 20 pound mark, but don’t take my word for it, because I don’t have a scale to verify this yet.Apart from weight, gears, and brake positions, a few other things you may like to consider changing to your taste is the saddle, lighter rims, spare tube and tire, and if you really want, a higher end crank set. State offers a few options when it comes to these components, but I don’t really have an idea as to how they are, so I can’t say anything about that.In my opinion, although I didn’t pay for the bike, for the price, if I had the means to pay, it’s not a bad option. After taking everything into consideration, whether or not it is the right bicycle is ultimately up for each and every individual to decide for themselves. For me, I don’t have a choice financially but to keep everything on the bike stock, and so far I’ve been having a blast with it these past few days. I haven’t taken it to school yet, because I don’t have a good lock, I only have a flimsy chain lock, so I still take my old road bike (seriously, why would anyone risk themselves to steal my battered old bike?)The only change I made was change it from fixed to single speed, and I enjoy it that way. It has decent looks, without being so flashy, though that can change depending on your color scheme.If you guys have any questions or comments feel free to ask, I will update this review over time with additional information whenever it arises.