I'm pretty new to the whole SS/fixie idea but I'm considering buying a single speed/fixed bike as something to ride to and from class and just for fun around campus. I go to UW in Seattle and most of campus and the surrounding areas is on a slight incline. Here's a pic of the main strip:
Would it be too bad of an idea to get a SS/fixie to ride around in this sorta environment?
More specifically, I plan on trying fixie first (words of Sheldon Brown) and switching to SS if I can't get used to it. It seemed that the San Jose had pretty good recommendations and can switch from fixed to free wheel whenever. It's also relatively cheap so I'll be able to slap some new stuff on it.
I found someone selling their stock 2006 San Jose for $300. Seem like a good bike choice/price?