Check out the Leaders at
www.leaderbikestore.com.
They are great bikes at a very affordable price. I picked on up about a month ago and already have the urge to build up another. Just for the love of it.
As a rookie rider, I had a lot of dumb questions about cycling. I spoke to Leader reps Sal and Chris and was greated with patience and great service. Id buy one from them just for being good to the customer.
The bike it self rides like a dream. Before making my purchase I took others for a test-ride including the Bianchi Pista, Surly SR, Fuji Obey, Cannondale Capo and a few others. I can't speak for everyone but this bike fits me very well for what I do which is: Riding drunk from bar to bar, long endurance rides around Long Beach, and commute to and from work.
I love my Leader!