So after a few years of not riding I'm looking to get a new bike. I've also gotten into my head that I want to go single speed, maybe try fixed gear and see if that sticks. I used to commute on a MTB for many years and just not into that anymore. I work from home these days and since moving out of Boston to the 'burbs I really just want something fun to ride around town and then errands and what not, got a little car guilt going on too. Emphasis on the fun though!

I have a decent budget built up dedicated for the bike itself about $1500, so no need to factor in necessities like helmet, locks, pump etc.

I've done a ton of research, visited a bunch of shops and ridden some bikes. I think I've settled on getting an All City Space Horse frameset and then having my LBS build up a SS/Fixed. I want to start with a decent quality frame that I can justify upgrading components if desired later on. Figure I'll put my money towards that and decent wheels and then what else I can get for my budget. The reason I've settled on that particular frameset is I also like the idea that down the road, if I wanted to convert to a geared bike, it would be easy to do so. I also want to be able to put fenders and a rack on it.

The shop I'm planning on going through has a pretty good deal with custom builds. 10% off parts, free assembly and a year of free tune ups. Plus this weekend is tax free in MA. all this helps stretch my budget.

I guess my question is, if anyone see's any problems with this plan, something I'm not thinking of. Maybe another frame I might want to look at. I'm not really a fan of the Surly's for some reason, I know that would be similar, kind of really digging the All City's. Thanks!