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@justMouse
Haha Hippy on a brakeless fixed with risers - that I'd love to see (we'd kick you out of West London BTW Hippy).
Fit for purpose sounds about right to me. My CONdor does the most miles, since it is my commute bike (this is why I got a SS then eventually went fixed). My carbon geared jobby has seen more of Richmond Park and is my bike of choice for distance riding (Oz ride was the frist time I'd been round RP fixed!). This tends to be in the evenings or at weekends. But I wouldn't call it a 'weekend bike'.
The weird OCD collector thing passes me by, too. However, I like things that are aesthetically pleasing: my CONdor is not the most beautiful bike but it rides like a dream. Maybe my next fixed will be classic steel lugged (it looks nicer) but will it ride so well? There's progress in them there carbon forks and OS tubing.
I'm not sure I'll ever have a trick / polo bike w. risers, clips & straps - I think they look brilliant but would be no good for the commute - its primary purpose. I guess with Polo being on Sundays, these are the ultimate Sunday bikes ;o)
Also, keep hearing this phrase 'cafe riding', which always raises a chuckle. Apparently, Rapha clothing is aimed squarely at the 'cafe rider' - a brilliant snub I heard from CONdor staff (of all people!).