Wanted to thank you and Sam for your advice here. I didnt know what to expect of myself with the gearing the bike came with. Ive always been told Im a real strong rider and just figured I could kick this fixed gear ridding all around, but maybe not. Im still going to work on the gear I have but take things a bit slower, because on the second ride when I couldnt lock em up but I kept trying in a different way, and now my thighs hurt badwhen I lift either leg up while seated. Nice out here finally and I think I should hold off on ridding for a few days. damnit anyhow, oh well; thanks just the same.