Originally Posted by
abshipp
I will say, every once and a while I look at the Mercier Kilo WT and start thinking about how fun it would be...
If it had cantilever brakes or discs instead of sidepulls the temptation would probably be too strong

I actually have a cheap-o BD SS bike (Dawes SST) and although it's a tank it has served me well since I got it about 7 years ago.