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so in form, the plug and the create are basically the same. they're both otp bikes that come single-speed but can be made fixed, they're aimed at the same market and the frames look a tad similar, especially with the straight forks. this is where the similarities end unfortunately. nearly 100 percent of the components on the create are sub-standard, including the frame.
the frame is a modern-day equivalent to an old budget racer with stovepipe tubing, its made out of shite metal. the cranks, again, are made out of extremely low quality metal and have been known to shear-off. the hubs arent sealed, the spokes are weak, the rims are weak.
the brake calipers are stupidly weak and the crappy levers dont help the situation at all. the grips are literally plastic, they will ruin your lovely soft hands. the chain has been known to snap. i think the bottom bracket is one of the worst parts on the bike, a while a go, create where sending out shimano bb's to everyone with a problem for free.
dont buy a bloody create!
why would you want to downgrade from a plug?