I'm probably going to get the kilo. I just don't want to have to replace a bunch of parts shortly after buying it. I'm going to be putting some miles on whichever bike I buy (at least 30 a day). I've scoured the mercier thread. It seems like a lot of people replace the bb and the hs. I'm not really digging the handlebars or the pedals. But, like xavier said, I will have some extra money to replace whatever goes to pot. It would just be a bummer to have to push my bike 10+ miles.

and thanks everyone for your advice, I really appreciate it.