The Tester Approves thread (see first post)

I see why you wouldn't recommend them. ;) Miche is still my favourite at this point

Just to clarify, I'd take Dia Compe over Miche. It's just that for every Dia Compe product, there's an alternative which is better value from another manufacturer.

And if I can bother you again, what would you think makes more sense, a light aero carbon frame on aluminium deep v's, about 30 mm, or a cheaper alu frame on carbon high profiles, 40mm or over? Where's the money best spent in terms of fixed gear tt performances?

An old fashioned skinny-tubed steel frame is probably going to give you the best bang for your buck for a fixed TT bike. Many of the shaped tubes on cheap aluminium and carbon frames which have been designed by somebody who once looked at an aerofoil without understanding it are actually worse than round tubes, and compound the problem by being fat too.

See Scilly Suffolk's Yokel Motion or Upsidedown's 2014 TT bike for the best value in fixed gear TT wheels, both are going for a Hed3 up front and Raltech covers on the rear. Even Hed can't think of a way to improve on the original Specialized design in all conditions. While you're waiting for a Hed3 to come up at a price you can afford, don't waste money on ineffective half-measures. A Shimano WH-RS30/31 on the front will stop your fork ends from dragging on the ground while you wait for a proper front wheel.