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This all makes sense, I guess I should just listen to my heart and buy a sick steel or ally track frame and accept that it's wholly inappropriate (because I wouldn't have an excuse to buy something new based on what you described with my old track path frame that takes brakes, mudguards and big tyres sitting unused in the garage).
I just need to admit that I want a cool fixie again.
I guess the real question was, is steel really shit compared to ally when it comes to track frames?
If one was to look for a second hand track frame for doing 30ish mile rides with hills on, and also battering around town on, what's the best bet for around £200 (f&f)? Steel or ally? I was really surprised at how stiff and responsive the cheap ally CX frame I bought was - especially the difference it made when getting out of the saddle on climbs. It doesn't particularly bother me if it looks shit, or if the track geo isn't that comfortable for longer rides.
Am I likely to be surprised or disappointed if I buy steel in terms of performance?