Keep the V-brake on the back of the bird, Vee is the way forward.
Decent pads, decent cable, decent set-up, your onto a winner by far.
The front brake on the bird is good too, if set-up right.
Freewheel would be the best thing to get, something with decent engagement.
As for places to buy it, tarty bikes all the way, as mentioned, free t-shirt, free stickers, plus your bike come ready set-up.
Alex.