First of all thanks for all the valuable info. I had looked at the bikes suggested but after sinking a ton of money into my bike that was recently stolen I just can't fork out another 300 or so which is why I am trying to at least get close with this Fisher frame. I got lucky and bought a badly damaged bike at a coop for $25. The frame is shot buit the forks are perfect, they have disc brakes, and the wheeelset is decent. I will be doing the work myself, hopefully this weekend, so I need help with a couple things. I have a chain and a tensioner also so I think all I need is the shims to make the 1 1/8 fork fit my 1 1/4 Gary Fisher frame, tell me if I am reading that reply wrong please, and the parts necessary to go single on the rear wheel. The front chaining is currently 48/38/22.... I will be riding mostly flat ground, primarily roads, an occasional trip along dirt roads and mild trails to the fishing holes with my son. Very few hills, no real off road. I need help with gear selection for the rear and what type of freewheel to look for. Thanks in advance, y'all have been a big help. Tod