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@craker
Look, I'm a newb and I've just built a ss out of my old Raleigh by removing the gears. It's got a 7 speed cassette on the back and the big chainring from my old mountain bike on the front - giving me 42 / 17 (on 700 x 23c) which by the standards of everyone on here is pathetic (66" or so). However ... I love it. Given my hilly commute I can just about grind up the steepest section although I'm well out of spinning range at a few points on the way home. Best thing is I'm developing power on the slighter inclines and declines. I think I run out of power at about 20mph? Certainly can't spin beyond 25mph.
So do you find your legs strengthening over time? Am I going to want a taller gear in a year or so?