Originally Posted by cephus
The other option which costs more money would be to purchase an EAI Bareknuckle and build it not to exceed over eight hundred dollars.
Good luck. I don't think it's possible to build up a bareknuckle with good parts for <$800, given that the frame is like $400, unless you have some sort of shop hook-up.
people like to bash on the pista, but it is really a good value for an entry level, track geometry bike.
check out the other off the shelf bikes, such as the specialized langster, the IRO mark v/angus/jamie roy, raleigh rush hour or others.
(hint: search the board for more info)