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@amey
I bought a alu langster (sigma sport for £399) 5 days ago and a friend has ordered TK4130 2 days ago from wiggle :)
Because my friend is new to fixie world (so am I) he is also selling the wheels to trade for cheaper handbuilt wheels (miche primato + mavic open pro + DT Swiss champion) that have a braking surface. As per the description TK4130 has a drilled fork and frame for brakes but doesent come with brakes and the wheels dont have a braking surface either.
Here's a list of weird parts of bike according to me: stem, chainring (24 tooth), pedals, brooks copy saddle, wooden finish rims
But all in all £350 is a good deal I think. I'd pay £50 more and go for Langster Steel though. (I had the 09 version and it was a sweet ride). Those extra £50 will save you hassle of selling the stock wheels on ebay and buying font and rear calipers and levers.
And I don't regret buying Alu Langster either ;)
PS: I will be selling the stock wheels came with my Langster soon if anyones interested.