The guy didn't say half down and no money back, he said they require half down to order a bike in. I took that to mean I'm not getting my money back if it doesn't fit, store credit most likely. I'll give thema call and double check.

It's not actually gonna be a commuter but rather just an entry into fixed/SS for me to ride so I'd end up with clipless anyway, I didn't think about that. I've got an old mtb I converted to SS but I want something inexpensive for road rides without going the conversion route.

I'm looking at the IRO Rob Roy and Bianchi San Jose but the Bianchi is SS. I don't like the idea of the Pista just in case I don't care for riding fixed. I could build up a Surly Crosscheck but there goes the inexpensive part of my plan lol.

Thanks for the responses,
brad