I've seen quite a few people going to fixed gears for winter. I understand the advantages, but my knees are old. If it gets too funky or if the gears don't work I can always man haul until the frostbite and scurvy sets in and I'm discovered in a tent by some subsequent expedition to Carrs Quality Center.

We shall see. It's all good to keep in mind and I appreciate input. I should have the prototype up and running by the time snow gets here next week. Unless the snow comes today in which case I'll be walking.