Originally Posted by
WhetStonez
Is the kilo the "nicest" as far as quality and ff goes?
There are a lot of variations of the kilo, including the one with the double top tube, one with more tire clearance, special edition, etc with all varying prices
I would ignore that and pull the trigger on the basic kilo if anything.
What I would do personally is buy (edit: build) a rear track wheel for cheap, and try out fixed on your nishiki. The hour has pretty relaxed geometry, and the conversion will get you a feel for bike parts, repair, and the overall feel. If you decide you like it, i'd invest in a decent track bike rather than a kilo with all upgraded parts - the frame is really important in my opinion.