Off the peg... let's conclusively answer the question "Which one?"

There should be some barrier. Otherwise why wouldn't the Serotta Singolo be included?

It's an "entry level off the peg shoot out".

What's entry level? Well £400 > £450 is definitely the average price range, and gievn that there's such a wealth of choice in that range very few people considering their very first fixed/single-speed for commuting will see any reason to go above that, and above £500 seems a bit daft given the number of bikes already available to you.

I think £500 is a great line to draw.

True 500 is the spot on . . just think that the surly seems pretty popular, so maybe should be given special dispensation? Also interested to see if it is worth the extra. I would ask Charge for one of there plug freestylers that is about to hit the shops, as i think it has more appeal to forumungers?