14bikeco custom bike

I would advise against spending shit loads (£1000 is shit loads to me) on a bike mainly for commuting. Get an OTP and if you realise you are totally in love with bikes, flog it at a small loss and get a custom. By that time you may have already picked up enough knowledge to build your own and know what's a good deal and what isn't.

I agree with this. One important factor being bike fit. By riding around on an OTP for a while you'll have time to decide on what you really want.

That first build looks pricey too. I built up my Bob Jackson with pretty high end componentry for £1073, by having a clear build plan in advance so I could take advantage of offers, EBay bargins etc.

(Bob Jackson 20" Reynolds 631 track frame
Campagnolo Record pista Chainset
Campagnolo Record Headset
Campagnolo Chorus brake caliper
Campagnolo C-Record seatpost
Campagnolo Biothermic bottle + cage
Ambrosio Bars and hubs
Velo-Orange Elkhide sewn-on bar grips (expresso)
Selle italia storika saddle
Mavic CXP 33 rims (32h 3x f & R)
DT-Swiss competition spokes
Veloflex Tyres (Master F, Pave R)
Michelin Aircomp Latex inner tubes
Token Tiramic BB
Phil wood 1/8" 16T cog
Surly Lockring
DID racing pro chain
Crank Bros Titanium Quattro pedals)