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
This is what I'm thinking about atm, I don't really have the knowledge/tools to build myself a bike + I'm living in halls and have a tiny toom so I don't really have anywhere to keep all my shit. I just want to get cheapish OTP and get out on rides whilst I'm learning more through these threads and friends, whilst I'm saving some funds for building my own.
There seems to be quite a mixed opinion of the plug. I'm quite short (5'5") and looking around I haven't found many otp bikes which cater for this. I've tried asking around for people selling small frames/complete bikes here aswel (Manchester) and not had much luck. LBS has fuji track at £350 49-52cm (49 has 650c wheels) or I found an XS 2008 plug freestyler online at £409. I know it's not about looks but the plug looks alot sturdier than the fuji (although with the change from the fuji I could get myself a few cheap parts I guess). Not too sure.
And with the plug not sure whether I would need XS or S, going to get to a shop and try them out for size soon.
This is what I'm thinking about atm, I don't really have the knowledge/tools to build myself a bike + I'm living in halls and have a tiny toom so I don't really have anywhere to keep all my shit. I just want to get cheapish OTP and get out on rides whilst I'm learning more through these threads and friends, whilst I'm saving some funds for building my own.
There seems to be quite a mixed opinion of the plug. I'm quite short (5'5") and looking around I haven't found many otp bikes which cater for this. I've tried asking around for people selling small frames/complete bikes here aswel (Manchester) and not had much luck. LBS has fuji track at £350 49-52cm (49 has 650c wheels) or I found an XS 2008 plug freestyler online at £409. I know it's not about looks but the plug looks alot sturdier than the fuji (although with the change from the fuji I could get myself a few cheap parts I guess). Not too sure.
And with the plug not sure whether I would need XS or S, going to get to a shop and try them out for size soon.