Thanks for your thoughts. I'll give the Pista a try for training purposes; meaning I'll have to buy it to try it, as there are no Bianchi dealers around. I live in a town surround by hills in every direction which will be tough on a SS, but there are some tamer rides that'll suit a fixie training ride perfectly.
If it doesn't work out, it'll still be a blast riding it for other non-training purposes.