Originally Posted by
rodri9o
...or that Mercier TT for $300 and change.
wrap it in electrical/duct/reflective tape, and some nice Clinelli cork on a flat bar.
at least thats what I am considering for myself.
I saw the Motobecane Messenger because, all things being basically equal quality wise, you get front and rear brakes with the Messenger for the same price (they're both $350).