Hipster or not?

IMO, that bike looks pretty nice as it is. You've got a decent set of wheels there. If you decide that deep section is the way you want to go, you could sell them on to someone else.

Can't really tell from the photo, but if you're ditching a brake and going fixed, you should get some clips and straps, or clipless pedals, for safety's sake

But what Mattttttttttttoomanyt'sy said – do what you want, it's your bike. Don't let the nazis tell you what to do.

The wheels are nice so I may use them on another bike.

Keeping the front brake. Got clips ordered.

That's the point kinda. I don't know what I bloody want any more. I've lost my vision. It's getting powder coated but in the same colour. It's such a lovely red I want to keep it.

This bike does inspire me but I think I want it to stand out more....