My commute is hilly, and is a challenge on a singlespeed. But I do go through phases when I like that challenge, and I will usually go through a period of a week or two at a time riding my singlespeed for commuting, and then I take a break from it and go back to a multi-geared bike. The other thing that is different about my singlespeed compared to the other bikes I use for commuting is that the singlespeed is not equipped with a rack (although I have put fenders on it in the winter). So when I ride it for commuting, I wear a backpack, which is a little like it being a singlespeed instead of a multi-geared bike; it's different, and I have to be in the mood for it. I do tend to ride the singlespeed more in the cooler months than in the summer.

The bike is an All-City Nature Boy Disc, and is a beautiful bike IMO. I built it up from a frameset, and it's not an economical build. I wanted a high quality, good looking singlespeed for commuting, and I also might do a cx race on it sometime in the singlespeed category. Anyway, I do really like the bike. I especially like that it's a disc brake bike with rear dropout spacing of 135mm, so I can use any of my QR/disc mtb wheels with a singlespeed spacer kit and singlespeed cassette cog. The bike has clearance for up to 38mm tire width (700c), and I run plump 38mm tubeless Panaracer Gravel King (slicks) on it and love the ride.