Hello,

I am completely new to the entire fixed gear community. I have been lurking this site for some time now . . . scanning the many pages of Motobecane Track and Kilo TT threads. I currently live in the East Bay (Berkeley) of NorCal and I am looking to get a solid commuter bike to get to class on, have fun riding around on the weekends, go to the grocery store, etc. I want something that will be durable and last a long time, but will also be fun to ride semi-long distances on around town. So, among all the research I have done, I decided that I want wither the Motobecane Track, SE Draft Lite, or Mercier Kilo TT. I don't have all the money in the world so I wanted to get the best bike I could for about $400 or below.

Here were my potential setups:

Motobecane Track:
Origin-8 Bullhorns
Tiagra Front Brake
Avid Brake Lever
SRAM Tape
COST: $350

SE Draft Lite:
Sunlite of Fyxation Bullhorns
SRAM Tape
COST: $365-$375 including a freewheel and kryptonite u-lock

Mercier Kilo TT:
Sunlite of Fyxation Bullhorns
SRAM Tape
COST: $400-$410

I have definitely thought that I may have to replace the pedals/cages, and saddle. But I would have to do that with all of the bikes anyways, so the cost would be relatively the same. What do you guys think? I haven't heard much about the SE Draft Lite (besides that it is heavier and less forgiving than Cromoly). I hear that the Kilo TT has better stock parts than the Motobecane Track.

What are your suggestions?

Thank you so much in advance. This has been a hard decision thus far.