just the frame?

Spicer sells the exact same frame for $275.
http://www.spicercycles.com/index.cg...cat_desc=Track

Alpha's seem okay on ebay; they'll run you $329+$40 shipping. While not the best, it seems on par with the other entry level track bikes available there.

alphas are crap

worse than crap
crap frames made with uber-crap tubing, outfitted with crap components.

I like ugly bikes, but man, those bikes just make me cringe.

Ick.

thanks for the tip baxtefer

However ... the OP did ask for inexpensive track bike options, not good and inexpensive track bike options, of which there seem a far lower supply.

However, your correct.

oh yeah and they're ugly too.

Yeah, i know he just asked for cheap, but I figured he'd want something decent and cheap.
I haven't seen it listed in a while, but the Motobecane Messenger (despite the lame name and decals) would be another decent inexpensive choice. I think they go for around $360, but include brakes.

I'd still get the Mercier over it though. (as an aside, I watched an auction for the exact same bike, but in KHS decals and colors, sell for alost $550 plus shipping. :eek: )

heck, I'd probably buy an applecart bumbike before the alpha.