I posted yesterday about my bike accident on Christmas. In short, I was hit by a car and my bike is totaled.
I am already thinking about my next bike and I am looking for some insight, thoughts and suggestions. First, my old(new) bike was a Cinelli Mystic Rat and I really loved the bike. It was my first single speed and it got me hooked!

I have/had been a roadie for almost 25 years and I love cycling and bikes. That being said, I want my next bike to be better than my last. I'd like to use one of my two local shops and the brands I am considering are Bianchi, Cinelli, Colnago and Torelli. I am leaning toward aluminum, but could probably be pushed in the steel direction. I'd like to spend less than $2,500.

A friend offered me some Campagnolo Pista wheels for a very good deal, but I am not sure if they can be run with brakes? So what should I get?