I became the proud owner of a Surly Steamroller in March this year. After a couple of nervous weeks getting used to riding fixed it has become my favourite bike. I share my commute between a touring bike, which I ride Mondays and Fridays with all my gear for the work week, and the Steamroller which I ride the other days weather permitting. Even though my commute is hilly, I'm faster on the fixie than on the touring bike and have a lot more fun. Fixed is not for everyone, but I really do feel more at one with the bike and get a great workout.