How do fixed freestyle bikes handle? - OR other bikes for bombing round town!

Hi,

I test-rode a couple of standard singlespeeds: Fuji Track and something else I cant remember, both with drop downs etc. I found them to be too 'greyhound-like' for me, i guess I need something with a bit more beef, prob what Im looking for would be the ultimate pub bike, i just want something real easy, comfortable and fun to ride.

How about a nice older British light tourer converted to singlespeed? My pub bike is a Claud Butler road bike - sturdy 531 frame, relaxed geometry, moderate gear ratio. It's as comfy as an old slipper and the relaxed geometry and well-raked forks give handling characteristics appropriate to the more 'relaxed' rider - ie not so twitchy that it dumps you in the gutter when you're pissed.