It sounds like many steel SS/FG bikes out there may fit your needs for street/trick use. Personally I feel that a Mercier Kilo TT may be a slightly better buy than a Pake, for the money. They are both pretty entry level, and you can slowly upgrade components as needed (or wanted). Also, people love the sturdy qualities of the Surly Steamroller, and its slightly more relaxed geometry. I do think chrome Bianchi Pistas are some of the most attractive track bikes out there, but yes, they do carry a stigma in some crowds these days (as seen in BikeSnobNYC.blogspot.com, for example). In terms of a track-only bike, people seem to love aluminum frames such as the Bianchi Pista Concept or the Fuji Track Pro, to name two.