Sticky thread for off-the peg single speed/fixeds?

A few more off the peg bikes.

An own brand effort:
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwPNLqrymode.a4p?f%5FProductID=9453&f%5FSupersetQRY=C105&f%5FSortOrderID=1&f%5Fbct=c003155c002910

Specialized taking on the Bad Boy: (interesting styling)
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwPNLqrymode.a4p?f%5FProductID=8991&f%5FSupersetQRY=C105&f%5FSortOrderID=1&f%5Fbct=c003155c002910

Edinburgh Co op's is a 26 inch wheel does this make much difference?

pompino not mentioned? Great value

I like the SE, used to lust over SE Bikes when i was a kid, some mates had PK Rippers and Quadangles... My BMX looked dull next to them.
Might be tempted buy one and fit new parts to my spec? Still, gotta get some other bike I've had my eyes on, but it's not coming easily!

Off the peg?

Well I like it anyway, and for less than 700.

yeah, it's a cool frame, good price

if the build i'm doing turns out to be too big, its going to look mighty tempting....
I need a more track specific bike anyhow.

[Edit]- anyone heard anything about these:
Rocky mountain boroughs 2008: near as doesn't matter 650 gn from wiggle

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or a Felt TK2 2007 for £700 with delivery.

The question is, which is the better deal (my bets on the felt):
wiggle

The Felt has a Sugino crankset...

I got a charge plug for christmas (my first fixed) and its a cracking bike, highly reccommended

just don't lift it ;)

how would you? even if you wanted to, you couldn't.

Just got an email fro0m Parker :
Felt Dispatch Single Speed Road Bike** £475.00**

just don't lift it ;)

What can I say, I've got thighs like a Russian Shotputter ;)

$699 in US £450 if they bring it to uk - had a ride on one in Colorado and was nice enough

if you can work out a way to get one over here:
The masi speciale fixed works out on the right side of £400.
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or the masi speciale commuter which works out just on the wrong side of £300!
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Did you folks see these? :
http://www.kiwicycles.com/bikesforsale.htm

those kiwi's look alright for the money..anybody have any experience with them?

$1060

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I've got a lager, I really like the frame although certain components could do with upgrading at some point (especially the crank, and maybe the rims). But for the money it rides way nicer than the other ones I tried (plug, wagon), the geometry doesn't offend your eyes, it is reasonably light and makes you want to ride fast which is the point huh? My first time riding fixed and I'm really loving it.
Plus there aren't that many around town and all the decals come off nice and easy which is always a bonus...

I've got a lager, I really like the frame although certain components could do with upgrading at some point (especially the crank, and maybe the rims). But for the money it rides way nicer than the other ones I tried (plug, wagon), the geometry doesn't offend your eyes, it is reasonably light and makes you want to ride fast which is the point huh? My first time riding fixed and I'm really loving it.
Plus there aren't that many around town and all the decals come off nice and easy which is always a bonus...

Ive been considering going fixed for months now and have spent quite a few hours reading threads on this forum to get a feel for bikes and components. It's a great forum.
The main reason for me wanting a fixie/ss is one of simplicity. My mountain bike takes up a lot of my time with cleaning and maintenance, I just don't want to add to this. Secondly theres the exercise benefits offered by one gear, especially when coupled with geared riding. But its the 3rd reason thats doing my nut in. I want to do a build. Its just so satisfying. I don't want to start collecting bikes though. I want to sort a bike out that ticks my boxes and then be done with it and just ride, ride, ride.

But building your own bike is not financially sound. I can build my own computer and save money but build my own bike and it would cost more!?!?!? WHY?

well, it may do if you buy all the parts brand new, but if you shop around (ebay etc) you can get some great 2nd hand parts and get a better bike for less. However, you do have to be quite good with bikes.

Ok, I did it. I bought one of the very same bikes I recommended for price - and so far so good.
I popped into CycleSurgery on Saturday, and walked out with a Giant Bowery '08. The service was faultless, and they even threw in some lights, because I bought anti-puncture tyres, and a few other bits, and they knew I was past my budget.
Well the bike is good. Very, very strong frame, which tracks well, and the set-up was good also. I'm a heavy guy, and its the only bike I've ever had where I can't feel any flexing. Sure you get what you pay for, but apart from being undergeared for me, I do like it. A good deal for me. Oh yes, I've been riding it everyday since, and haven't renewed my Oyster card.

I bought a Lemond Fillmore a couple of weeks ago from Brixton Cycles. Was very happy with their service - a lot of good advice for someone who hasn't ridden a bike for about 3 years. Got spds put on at the time, and had my first "forgot to unclip at the lights" experience yesterday - was very funny...apart from the blood running down my leg. Love the bike, but also feel it's a bit undergeared too - find myself spinning a few times on my commute when I wish I could go faster. Still haven't got the fixed side set up, so may get a different gearing put on it to try it out.

spin = win