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So I've worked out that once I start my new job in September I'll be doing between 7500 and 11000 miles commuting dependant on which sites I'm at on a daily basis. I live in hilly Rossendale and want to build up a surly steamroller so I can use conti winter contact tyres in....well...winter.
Am I being realistic? Or will I need gears to get up and down these bloody hills on a daily basis?
Recently I've been using a 2 speed Brompton and not doing too badly and getting 12 mph average.