Originally Posted by soupless
$300 is cheaper than $600, but consider what you're getting. A frame that is over twenty years old with parts that need to be replaced/rebuilt. Plus, my personal soapbox is being fit correctly, especially with a fixed gear.
Just playing Devil's Advocate. I hope you get a bike you love. But I think I'd love a de-stickered pista with a carbon fork
There is nothing wrong with a 20-year old frame. But he can do better than a Myata at that price: $75-100 should get you a better tubeset with paint in "good" condition... with a serviceable headset.
A pista is only maybe a sub-$100 frame, and a carbon fork is extra.
I wouldn't pay more than $60 for a frameset with bad paint.