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@amc
I very tempted to dip my toe into the fixed/single speed world. I commute every day on my racer but reckon fixed will be fun, help with the cadence etc for my racing/sportives etc, save on the repairs and mean i can leave the bike locked up outside the pub a bit more (well that's my excuse).
I know if could go down the 2nd hand route but i'mcrap at mechanics and while i'm just starting out in the fized world i reckon the virtual half price Ride2Work scheme is for me. My work is signed up to the Evans Ride2Work scheme so i'll have to pick one from them. Full list here http://www.evanscycles.com/categories/complete-bikes/single-speed-bikes/single-speed-road-bikes
I'm looking for a road-style with drop handle bars, probably a flip/flop hub and at this stage i'm not too bothered about it being 'cool' or personalising it (especially as my mechanical skills are non existant). My racer has a compact geometry already and ideally i'd like something that i could take on the odd winter club ride too.
I was erring towards a Langster (cheapest), Charge or Genesis Flyer but nothing more expensive.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.