We just managed to order a batch of these. Specialized have been making road bikes for many years now so they know the score, but as far as I know this is their first UK foray into fixed wheel. Luckily, they come complete with front and back brakes, which you can take off if you only want to ride this in the velodrome - but that would be a terrible waste, 'cos this machine would be awsome for popping about town.