Awesome!! The Mag HS33 made it into the thread!!

Several ppl on this thread recommended Deore hydros, which won't work with the drop bars. Others recommended road hydro set ups that would increase the bottom line by between 33% and 75%. Very few ppl just said "bb7" or "bb5".

OP: you asked for other options, but I imagine you weren't including nonviable ones?

As for me, I'm voting base model, with rim brakes. Especially if "coin" is a concern at the moment. Why spend more for discs on a bike like that?