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I reckon the production model will be slightly less jazzy!

Jabba, that second picture is of the 2009 model.

Yeah, they're Feathers (the black and grey ones have unpainted rims though). The 'Classic' is the orange one in the last two pics. Same as the Fuji Track I think.

Hello fgss, I am on the breaking point with london underground. It is too hot, stuffy and packed like sardines. So I came to a conclusion that I need a change of lifestyle and for health reason(the tyre on my waist is starting to contrict blood flow to my brain) to commute on a bike. The last time I rode a bike on a daily basis was probably 13 years ago on my first MTB(with suspension! coolest kid on the block).

I went to 14bikeco to get a rough idea how much it would cost. The head mechanic was really helpful and explain a lot of the parts to me, thumbs up. Here is the quote I got.

Wheels

tyres+DP18+ambrosio hubs: £210

Bike

frame+forks(basic lugged): £450
headset(Tange): £30
stem(Odyssey 12): £61.99
handle bar(Gussett): £35
brake leavers: £10
bartape/grips: £12.99
brake cable: £6
brake caliper(System EX): £25
seat pin(System EX silver): £15
seat bolt: £5.99
saddle(concor): £69.99
crankset(Sugino messenger): £105
chain(510): £10
sprocket(dura ace): £16.99
lock ring(dura ace): £10
bottom bracket(Sugino messenger): £35
pedals(Odyssey+power grips): £40

Total: £1254.95

Currently here is the short list of OTP that seems to be favorable on this forum.

Charge plug racer ~£550 (going to test later)
Fuji track ~£400
Bianci pista ~630
Condor potenza £699 (Condor) (going to test after this post)
Surly steamroller £675(Brixton bike) (tested)
Ellis-Briggs fixed £849
BLB fixed £750 (tested)

My budget is only around £800-£1000, after reading this forum and some advise from friends, I was told not to spend so much just incase I don't like riding. Would I be able to build a custom bike for around £800-£1000? If so, can you guys help me spec one up in my budget.

PS: I have used the search and read a lot of post on this forum already before you flame me :)

I would be using this mainly for commuting and also maybe do some simple trick riding over the weekends. Maybe try wheely and barspin, not going to do crazy superted jumps over stairs and all that. Any advise would be much appreciated.

thanks
lenk
Dunno...You could get the Plug, see whether or not you're into it...Then get the 14 frame/fork and swap components. You'd be 250 ahead. Sell the plug frame...More ahead. Over time, find what you want, sell what you don't...