i thought you guys were anti bikes direct im surprised you are really trying to push the merc. i will take your recommendations seriously and continue to shop around. the wt was first on my list and is still a contender, but that butcher looks super sturdy. i hate buying cheap crap and i know there are people here who dislike the mercs but it looks like not so many people have experience with the butcher...
is it so much different than a track bike? i wonder if its really heavy...

hey whats the difference between a 16 17 and 18 tooth cog?