Originally Posted by sethw
Im tempted to try this, but I fear the results. I just don't if I could climb some of the hills I encounter on my commute... then again, I'm moving to Brooklyn, so my whole ride may change

Hopefully your route will involve the Manhattan Bridge, the Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges are lousy. Of course the entrance/exit to the Brooklyn side of the Manhattan is about as safe as a bear trap.
Have fun