what are peoples opinions on these bikes? i am interested in getting one for the commuter bike soon. The other option is the Boardman Comp Hybrid. I know these two bikes are very different but the boardman is the sensible option and the langster is the 'i-really-like-that-bike-and-maybe-this-is-the-excuse-to-get-one' bike.

what do people think about the langster and would you recommend it?

PS I will be using it in SS mode, not fixie cos i'm not a pervert.

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On One Pompio thingie 

Langster is a good bike. I wouldn't ride one even if you gave it to me. Not worrying what bike snobs think is one thing, riding a Langster is way beyond my snigger threshold....

ok so the langster might be a bad idea as a commuter and so i can disregard any idea of a ss commuter, Pompino and all (sorry wayne!).

what about the Boardman bikes, got good reviews but has anyone actually riden one and if so, what do you think of it?

Not sure why you've disregarded SS for commuting; hills I guess? I've commuted SS before it was great (even the hills), one of the most fun bikes I've ever had, and it made me fast! I miss it still. Flat bar SS with 700 wheels is a fantastic way to commute. I just wouldn't ride a Langster, 'cause too many people I know wouldn't talk to me anymore. It's a fierce world out there in the land of SS and fixed riding: there are a lot of rules, but rule one if NO LANGSTERS!

You'd get some better advice is you could give a bit more information about your commute, ie. distance, luggage, terrain, change of shoes, mudguards, etc.

Personally unless you have a monster hill to contend with I'd ride SS.