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Entry Level Track Frame/Bike

I know, "search", "google" - no need.
I'm aware that there's dozens of threads, and believe me, I've read dozens.
I feel like there hasn't been an accepted answer for the question however;
"What is good entry level track bike/frame for $500-$600ish that has a true track geo?

I've created this list; it'd just be helpful if you experienced track riders could help me out. I'm leaning towards the Bianchi Pista, but I'm hearing now that Pake is the same as Soma Rush is the same as Kilo TT as Flite 100... Ugh..

I prefer aluminum for some reason. Hopefully I didn't sound snarky, thanks in advance!

STEEL
• Vilano (240 complete)
• Charge plug racer – relaxed (680 complete)
• Fuji classic – road geo(450 complete)
• Raleigh rush hour – aero? (600 complete)
• Khs flite 100 (600 complete)
• Mercier Kilo TT (360 complete) same thing as khs flite
• Windsor The Hour (280 complete) same thing as fuji classic
• Shwinn Madison – not track geo(300 complete deal nashbar!!)
• Iro Mark V – not track geo (590 complete)
• Gt Gutterball – aero (700 complete)
• Jamis Sputnik (650 complete)
ALUMINUM
• Visp – track (190 frame w/ fork+headset+seatpost)
• Bianchi pista – old model (450 complete)
• NEW leader 725 (340 frame)
• OLD leader 725 (260 frame)
EXPENSIVE
• Soma Rush
• Bareknuckle
• Fuji Track Pro
• Trek T1
• Felt TK3
• Motobecane Team Track (800 complete)
• Cannondale Capo
• Surly Steamroller (720 complete)
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