throwing my 2¢ in for the motomess.

better options, you can run it fixed, or singlespeed, and has the brakes. Let's face it, if you're looking to get into something, why spend a lot of money?

It's been said in other threads the Bianchi Pista is very ubiquitous. If you don't like the paint/decals on a BD bike, cover it in stickers or keep your eyes on the road.