Originally Posted by
vw_thing
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.
The only way to really figure out what works for you is to just start riding. The fastest and cheapest way to get started with something good is to just get a complete bike. A Kilo TT would be a good choice and will work tens times better than your current bike. As you ride you will develop opinions about what works for you and what doesn't. Then you can build the perfect bike. If you go the other route, and build a bike from scratch without much riding experience, you'll probably end up spending more money than necessary and likely end up with something that doesn't suit your needs well.