Originally Posted by thebankman

300 bones for a fixed bike plus 40 shipping for the Mercier looks to be a very good deal. As a starter bike, might as well start at this level and upgrade if anything breaks...I mean, why spend more on fancy light wheels when you can't guage what you need yet? BTW a Bianchi Pista fully built at a shop near me sells for $550, that is pretty outrageous if you ask me. Beautiful bike but the Mercier is pretty similar not to mention the two hundred extra saved can go towards tools and parts. I might just pick up one of those bikes as a fixed/SS starter...I'll spend the extra money on brakes.

Post a picture when you get it and tell us how the quality is!