I see your point there... Obviously it's not very sentimental coming off of CL, the main attraction is the quirky factor.

Out of curiosity at this point, what would be considered an "intermediate" step in fixed gear? Is that something in the Kilo TT range or perhaps a bike that I could build up starting with a nicer 80s/90s road frame? I enjoy the build almost as much as the ride.

While I haven't had the bike for long or had a taste of a "real" fixed gear, I really like the experience. The fun and feeling of speed is something completely missing from my geared bikes (which are all off-road, but still).