The definitive OTP ( Off-The-Peg ) List (<£500 and <£1,000 sections)

If you want an aluminium framed ss then go for the Langster. I personally would probably suggest you get a Fuji Track as I would with most people who want a commute bike or their first fixed/ss that they're keeping for standard road use. They'll even stand up to a fair bit of long distance stuff. Mr Schick on here has been using his for some time now (maybe a year or more) for long distance and commutes and he's really enjoying it.

Not quite--I've had my Fuji for 3 1/2 years now but I've not really used it for long distance, and for commuting only when I've had a secure place to leave it. It's not a very expensive bike, but unfortunately looks nickable. I'm planning to do a ride long distance, but it hasn't happened yet. I think the longest I've done has been the 'Those London Lights' ride, and how far was that? About 50 miles, or is that too much? I'm afraid I can't remember.