After test riding one I passed. It's a good looking alternative to all of the cookie cutter frames out there.
But, (for me) I didn't see any practical benefit of riding a pursuit inspired frame on the streets.
If you're gonna run bullhorns / risers you should be fine.
But if you put some deep drop bars on, it will look pretty but the saddle to bar drop with be a b*&&h....

And I say $500 isn't that bad for a bike that actually looks a lil different from all the rest.