I will have to check out via merztime. I stopped in a while back at firehouse and was amazed at the prices some ancient frames were being sold for. More than I expected atleast. I am currently riding a too small 49cm (I fit on a 54-56) bike that is old lugged cromo 24+lbs heavy which is why I was looking at the newer lighter bikes. I think I will keep the langster at the top of my list unless a nice used deal pops up around town.
I am used to applying both rear and front brakes together and am going to stick with that setup for now so a rear brake is needed.
Bostontrevor you may be right about that new bike thing. I put aside money for the last couple months and worked a fair amount of overtime for it so why not buy new. I know it will still be around in a couple of years being ridden to the store or on those wet snowy days.