Too steep for a fixie/ss?

could always get a surly dingle and two front chainring.

or HTFU

Doesn't The Seldom Killer live in Swindon? Or was it Plymouth?

or htfu

+1000

like Right Said Ved Said earlier, 65-70 GI will get up hills in no time !

Right Said Ved

repped

Pick a gear on your current ride, that you find comfortable on the flats. Stay in that gear (voila..SS) and see if u can grind up the hills. When you find the right gear...go fixed.

+1 - but go single-speed and take advantage of those hills.

rode up that route a few weeks ago, no problem on 50 x 21 fixed on a fully equiped, ie mudguards, 2 brakes, lights etc, bike and I've got a bus pass and a beer gut

Went for it. Langster 2010 should be here in a few days. Will let you know how I get on with the hill!

Hopefully it won't b quite so cold the rest of this week, rode to work in shorts yesterday, didn't realise it was -7C outside!!

It is only 6%. Swains Lane is 14% and you can get up that ok with 70gi.

Fixed is also quite nice up hills

I'm currently on a Specialised Tricross running a 70ish GI. Brimble Hill is a bit of a hassle near the top although I do come at it from the back route passed the Brown Jockey. A 67 should be more confortable for the daily slog and still allow a decent speed on the flats. If you're planning on riding out around the area on fixed or ss then I wouldn't advise going above 70 unless you're pretty tough, experienced and determined.

Are you working at Halcrow?

I'm currently on a Specialised Tricross running a 70ish GI. Brimble Hill is a bit of a hassle near the top although I do come at it from the back route passed the Brown Jockey. A 67 should be more confortable for the daily slog and still allow a decent speed on the flats. If you're planning on riding out around the area on fixed or ss then I wouldn't advise going above 70 unless you're pretty tough, experienced and determined.

Are you working at Halcrow?

Well the langster comes with 42/16T, with 69GI, might be a bit tough. How much are cogs? Getting a 41T would bring the GI to 67.3, would that make much difference?

Yeah, I do! You too?

67/69 will be fine.

Right Said Ved

repped

yeah but which one is he?

Whats all this right said fred bollocks?

Nice one Ifor. Hope the new whip works out for ya. Its refreshing to see someone asking for advice and then acting on the said advice and general consensus of this here fine forum. Unlike so many other twats that come on here in increasing numbers.

Oh and get them knees covered up in this weather too. You're asking for trouble in this cold wearing only shorts.

well said Zed

It is only 6%. Swains Lane is 14% and you can get up that ok with 70gi.

Fixed is also quite nice up hills

i love this ^

although i for one aint up for much of anything after doing it, except for a pint, or two, and remember to breeeeaaaaathe

Yeah, I do! You too?

No, but I know people who do. What section do you work in?

Bridges.

Oh and get them knees covered up in this weather too. You're asking for trouble in this cold wearing only shorts.
Sound advice, there.

Right fred, Zed.

Sound advice, there.

You've taken to wearing knee warmers/tights Davy!?!?

Sound advice, there.

Zed didn't say anything about sound. You must have misheard.

You've taken to wearing knee warmers/tights Davy!?!?
Knee warmers, yes. 20 miles in sub-zero temperatures and I have started noticing my knees don't feel quite right by the time I get home. Not really worth the risk to the joints...

Buy some top-of-the-range, carbon soled, road shoes. The idea of scrapping them up, walking up hills, will keep you honest ;)