Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Lexington, KY
Bikes: Masi Speciale Fixed, Surly 1x1, 2 70's Bianchi folders, Swingbike, Columbia Cruiser 3 spd, Specialized Big Hit and P.2, Cove G-Spot, Xtracycled Bianchi San Jose.
Hard to say since the Masi has mainly house branded components. I have never ridden the Mercier but I think he'd likely be happy with either bike. IIRC the Masi is about 2x the cost of the Mercier new isn't it? I would probably go with the kilo unless you had a good deal lined up on the speciale.