Originally Posted by
Recreate.me
The bike looks fantastic. Granted some of the parts are gonna need replacing once i get into serious cycling (pedals, seat, brake lever and probably brakes) but i think any bike you buy for 300 would require the same replacements.
The entire bike would need to be replaced for "serious cycling". The bikesdirect clockwork or hour still look like a better deal to me as well. For instance, they come with two brakes.