Just looking to get myself after many years a single speed road bike, this one is brilliant and reasonable....

http://www.specialized.com/gb/en/bc/...gster&eid=4354

As for some of the comments on this thread, granny gear = aerobic fitness, huge gear equals strength. I watch too many people fighting their bikes...for what?

I know a world champion who when young was restricted to riding a 32 front and 16 rear, everwhere, eventually = world champion.

Anyways I thoroughly believe in high cadence as the guide to enjoying cycling and it doesn't tie you up on the running.

Why pay all that money for gears you hardly use, and I would like to know the cadence of the big gear pusher down Winnets, Wrynose, Hardknot or any other classic hill