Charge Plug

It's not about "you're not a proper fixed rider unless..." - I just see a new wave of people laying cash out they don't need to for OTPs and the joy of conversions/builds getting lost in the wave of OTP marketing. Sorry but loads of the fixed gear shit ("scene", whatver you want to call it) has been about building your own bike up and sourcing parts.. it's not a London thing, it's just the way it's been - fixed gear gallery was going long before the London wave started. And bike builds have been the basis for most of the geek talk at the forum drinks too, noone's asking people about their OTPs to be honest, sorry but they ain't. It isn't snobbery, it's enthusiasm for individuality and effort and a bit of knowledge.

Gotcha, and a fair enough point. I whole heartedlty agree, because that was the vibe I was/is on with my MTBs. I came here before I bought my fixed, and was told to build it myself however I simply didn't have the requisite knowledge of parts and frames and the like to do it. I think only know after 5 months of listening and looking would I be able to put a decent build together that suits my perfectionist edge, but waiting would have meant 5 months of not riding fixed. An OTP afforded me the luxury of riding and learning, hence why I think it is good option for a first time buyer