Simple, Bombproof and Fixed

still searching for a suitable bike. I spoke gto evans cycles today, who seem to be the only people importing the subrosa malum fixed. its not due in the country till august, which is a bit to long to wait for me.The Surly Steamroller and the Volume creedence are still the frontrunners. However i saw a build over the weekend which was running a 26" mountainbike frame and fork but with 700cc wheels. Which got me thinking, could i do a similar conversion to a se bikes OM flyer http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m10b190s277p5359&z=6221 the clearance to the rear of the the frame looks ok, just not sure about that of the forks. So if anyone has done anything similar, i would be gratefull if you let me know. Cheers again.

I ride a Steamroller, have done for 3 years and it's ace. Rides really nicely, clearance for nice fat tyres and you can fit proper 'guards if you really want to (using P-clips).

However, if you've got a mountain biking background, then I'd strongly consider the Cotic Roadrat, as the frame is heavily based on the Cotic Soul mountain bike so the handling may be to your taste. It's a strong and versatile frame that you can build up any way you like. Now in lovely shades of brown as well. £635 for a complete bike, with either drops or flat bar (different top tube lengths so you'd need to pick which you prefer).

http://www.cotic.co.uk/product/roadrat