I also think that the skidstrong name is pretty weak, and it overshadows the fact that they have a really well designed fixed gear frame. Come on, fender eyelets, decent tire capacity and a threaded headset! And it comes in up to a 64cm. It's the best designed fixed gear frameset in my opinion for the price. However, they could have it produced in Taiwan for about half the price, and then lower the retail price by 25%, making it more profitable for them and cheaper for us. It's just a well designed tig welded frame after all.