the new rear wheel is going to be an issue no matter what bike i get. like i said, i'm looking for fixed/fixed so my gf and i can share the bicycle with the gearing that works for each of us. i've accepted that, and am not factoring it in when comparing bike costs because it's going to be an issue regardless.
as far as what i'm looking for, on the surface it doesn't match. but once you look at the details (long chainstays, front and rear rackmounts, ample fender mounts, lightweight frame), it's not far from what i need.
like, at all.

it sounds like you'd avoid the soho s-- what are your reasons?