I'm thinking about getting either:

an Origin 8 Uno http://www.origin-8.com/product_deta...o&cl1=BICYCLES
or
a Mercier kilo tt

My only problem is I live in Monroe, LA. I have no way of test riding either of these bikes.

There is a plethora of info about the mercier, but I can't find hardly anything on the Origin 8 Uno.
I'm leaning more towards the Uno because it looks like it comes with slightly better components and I like the bullhorn handlebars. It also "looks" like I'll be less likely to fall over because of toe overlap.

Does anyone out there have the Origin 8 Uno?

For the past 2 years I've been commuting to work on a Trek 7100 and I've been waiting for the funds to get a fixed gear. With the help of my tax refund I'll be able to afford a $500 bike. The Origin 8 is just that $500. I'm definitely going to buy a bike (even though my wife insists we put that money towards a car. She has a car and I have my bike. I'm more than happy with the bike.) I just need to decide which one is best for me.

Any advice would be a big help.

p.s. This will be my first fixed gear in about 20 years. The last time I had one I was in 1st grade.