Originally Posted by
cc700
felt curbside
trek soho-s
they aren't liked on here because they lack your oh-so-cool aggressive geo... but they're much better than most for ruff and tumble.
i think the only aggressive geo left are IRO and leader.
My Soho-s puts up with a lot of wear and tear, and it still rides great. There are a few components that need changing out, but I love it as my beater/winter ride.
Also, keep in mind while aluminum is stiffer, it's also softer than steel. I'd say check out the Steamroller. A lot of shops order from Quality Bike Parts, and Surly can be ordered from them. I also suggest IRO. I wish I would have gotten an IRO for my first fixed gear. But then again, you can't sit on one and test ride it.
also, I've heard good things about the speciale fixed.