Originally Posted by robtown
I just got my wheel today and will probably try single speed for awhile also. I'm a bit worried because I'll be using a 42 x 16. Currently, it has a 6spd freewheel, and I have to run 42 x 24 to get up a couple hills. My conversion has to wait for new chain ring bolts. I'll be using clips and narrow pedals off my old Schwinn Premis.
I run 42x16 on both the freewheel side and the fixed side of my current bike, and I found that after riding a 10 speed around the city for a year, it was actually easier to just stand up and tough it up the hills of SF. You definately get used to it the more you ride. Have a blast and ride Ride RIDE 'till it ain't no thang!