Can a person usually climb a hill in the same time regardless of gear? In that light, I should be looking for the tallest gear I can use on the hill without failing and having to rest or walk. Using lower gears just makes it more comfortable?
Or, is it the case that a person can usually climb faster while spinning in a lower gear?
My last singlespeed experience was at the age of 10, and back then I only had one gear ratio to try.