Pure Cycles Premium vs. Mercier Kilo TT Pro





The Kilo TT has been unanimously recommended for a first fixed gear bike ever since it was introduced. Now, there’s new contenders on the block for great beginner fixed gears, and believe it or not, the Pure Cycles Premium is one of them.



Let's find out which bike is a better buy at the $450 price point.

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