Originally Posted by
detonics
People don't have to decide for me, I just need some input/suggestion/opinion so it somehow can help me to decide. I believe some people here can share their experiences with those bike I mentioned. Btw, thanks dude.
Fit is the most important thing so if you can test ride any of these bikes, do so. Surlys and IROs are great bikes, you'd be happy with any of them. Since you've had on fixed gear, you probably have a good idea of what level of components you want/need.
A bike best suited for commuting is not going to be your best trick bike or vice versa.
Make sure your commuter bike can take fenders and at least a rack in the back.
Another big help is to use the Search function. There's been hundreds of threads on Surlys, IRO's, Kilos, Pistas, barspins, guidos, hipsters, and microwave ovens. After a while, people just no longer have the energy to respond to yet another thread on the same subject.
I'd also pass on the Colnago. It's either low end from the 70's/80's or will cost you a small fortune and be better suited to rebuilding as a roadie than a fixed gear.