Yeah man, more power to ya. I don't ride FGFS, nor do I ride FG - I ride SS. I guess because this is the FG/SS forum that I am accepted, but at times still feel alienated as it surely is more aimed at FG. No biggie, to me riding all kinds of bikes is all cool. I give you credit for doing your thing at 53 yrs. old. I'm 47 myself and find FG too hard on my knees, the reason why I ride SS. I guess I "should" be riding geared bikes, but the simplicity of one speed is what I really like. I predict this thread will be closed before long...