Wanted; Any info for first time single speed buyer

Looking to get a single speed/fixed (flip Hub) but don't know where to start. Got a budget of £400 but I'm quite a big guy 185cm and hitting the 100 kg mark. Complete bike would probably be best as i don't have the tools for a custom bike. Any clues where to start?

I once had a Felt Brougham and it was really good. Cromoly 4130 steel frame isn't a lightweight (read: thin) steel, it's tough and strong. It didn't feel too heavy when i rode it, and had a nice thrum on London roads.

The Genesis Flyer is a really well sorted bike, but at £650 retail is over budget. However if you're not in a hurry and are prepared to shop around, then previous year's models do come up on budget (this one is a small unfortunately).

The Charge Plug 0 is on budget and although I'm not to keen personally on canti brakes and bullhorns, with last year's model available for £250 it's hard to rule it out.

With drop bars and sidepull brakes, I'd rather this Fuji Track though.

Genesis and Charge are popular bikes and plenty have sold, so it's worth checking eBay: there's not a lot that can go wrong, parts are cheap if something does need replacing and working on them is straightforward.

For £400 I'd build up a Dolan Pre-Cursa, or even buy the fully built one from Dolan at ~£450

http://www.dolan-bikes.com/dolan-track-bikes/track-bikes/track-aluminium/dolan-pre-cursa-aluminium-track-bike-2017.html

Thanks guys these all sound amazing. Was doing some research and look like i want a more relax geometry for general cruising. Where will the best bike shops be to test these out (london/Manchester). Again thanks for the help.

I can only speak for London - I'd take a look in Brick Lane Bikes. Not the bike shop of bike shops, but I think they can point you in the right direction.

Evanscycles is great for testing. If there's anything in their catalogue you like the look of, then let them know, pay a deposit and they'll bring it into store and assemble. If you don't want it then you get your deposit back.

Net spend to test is £0.

I know PX are the Sports Direct of cycling, but Pompinos are much loved with good reason, and this one on here is well within your budget:

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/303765/#comment13599622