Sounds cool. I looked at the catalog page of the cutter when it first came out. I personally would not buy one. However, the thought crossed my mind that it would make a good bike for one who wasn't even sure they wanted a ss or fixed gear in the first place and just wanted to try it. It is probably the cheapest way to start without having to dig through piles of used parts to build one.

I know some of you will say that makes one sound like a poser but I love all aspects of cycling and try new things once in a while. I love both of my road bikes. I love my mountain bike blazing down a single track. I love my fixed gear whether it is a five mile commute or a 62 mile distance ride where all the road riders think you have lost your mind. I accidentally found a nice used unicycle at a garage sale this last spring and bought it for $30 to try it out. I can make it down my long driveway and back but probably wont ever try to go to the store on it.

So I say for $200 the Cutter is a good starter fixed gear and if you continue to love it then someday I bet you buy a nicer one. I am willing to bet the first road bike you owned was a lot cheaper then an Orbea.