Originally Posted by xunwedsailorx

Damn, I was totally set on buying a pista... but that mercier just popped back onto ebay and I'm in the dilemma again... I have the money for the pista at the end of this week... and i have the money for the mercier right now.. Which should I get? This will be my first fixed/track ever, but I'm looking to be in riding for a very long time. I plan to be as knowledgeable as all you ladies and gentlemen, but I don't know very much right now. If anyone had any more comments on the decision making process that would be great!

bikeforums.net is my concious.