Brief backround: I rode mountain bikes for several years in NY & various Western states ( Wildland Firefighter for US Forest Service ). I never owned a road bike & started with a Sinister Ridge hardtail. My recent bikes ( I sold both ) were a 2008 Titus Motolite & 2009 Santa Cruz Heckler. It was difficult to travel back & forth across the country with two bikes & My riding needs/ habitats have changed.

I seek an everyday do-it-all bike ( We are looking for the perfect One bike ). I no longer want the hassle of fixing & adjusting many components. I Love the Simplicity of The Ride.

My riding now will consist of urban/suburban roads/ sidewalks, etc. & two track dirt roads & non-technical singletrack. I will use bike for commuting & exploring.

I want a steel frame with rigid fork. SS or Fixed ( which ever would suit My riding needs best ). After many years riding mountain bikes with all the " bling ", the pure beauty & simplicity of SS/Fixed confounds Me on where to begin & what to purchase.

Funding is not an issue but I do not wish to spend ridiculous amounts on something if there is a better alternative @ a lower price.

Please suggest frame or complete bike, gearing ratio ( I Love to pedal hard & work the heart ), geometry, tire size ( I assume no road tires but no mountain bike tires either ), ant specific components.

Thank You Kindly in advance. I look forward to your replies.