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@tilover
can i just point out that everyone is harping on about trick bikes being bombproof but they are only as bombproof as the rider!
if you can come off on a big set of steps and break your legs and your bikes ok.. what's the f**ing point!?
anyhoo i've been riding since i was a wee boy and had every frame material available -including a magnesium kirk!am a little accident prone (nothing serious for over 10 years) but i have broken ti/4130/alu/magnesium blah blah blah - they all have potential to break. some more than others but it's far more down to the build than the material
i like the steamroller, proven bike - ridden by thousands and a great rep... good looking too, but a alu lansgter would probably be just as good for your needs.
P.S
basic rule applies all round... heavy=strong - light=less strong -eevrything inbetween-strong enough!
if it's your first fixed gear i would spend less and upgrade components/frame as you go along, you'll probably change your mind about your priorities pretty quick anyway so dont corner yourself into spending a wad of cash on an overly engineered bike that wont be as nippy or as fun to ride as a cheaper lighter (less bombproof) alternative