Originally Posted by
spacecaps
Steamroller complete or Kilo WT?
I plan to ride as a fixed with a front brake. Am I missing some glaring difference?
WT comes freewheel, so add a fixed gear cog and lockring to the cost. And I would plan to get better pedals and saddle than it comes with. They may work for you but don't have high hopes. Are the fatty tires your thing? 700x32, vs the Steamroller's more reasonable 700x25.
The Surly can do full fenders using p-clips.
The glaring difference is the factor of: do you want "cheeze" or "balls". You know what I'm talking about or you wouldn't be asking about taking off the BD logos. No they don't come off. The best you can do is cover them up with some dark reflective tape or something. Or you can get at them under the clearcoat but I do not recommend that.
Surly all the way if you can afford it.