Originally Posted by
elkfuzz
Would anyone recommend keeping my current bike, solely for commuting, and purchasing a Mercier Kilo TT pro or a Motobecane messenger to ride around the city. Are those bikes any good with some component upgrades?
I had a KHS 100 which I think is the same frame as the Kilo. Yes, they're good frames. Personally, I'd buy it complete and upgrade as stuff wears out.
Check out IRO frames too. I don't hear much about them anymore but a friend has put thousands of miles on his. He bought the frame and built it with nice components.