My only comments on the whole fixed gear phenomenon are:
1) Pista components that sold for just over a pittance 4 or 5 years ago now cost a fortune. 2) Every other ebay auction now includes the words FIXED GEAR, PISTA, or TRACK if in Europe include PISTE .
God I can't wait for Winter to be over.
Marty Eison
Frisco, Texas USofA