I took the garbage bike (single speed) out for a ride yesterday... I rode about 16 miles and have concluded that while riding a single speed is fun, it definately has its limits. Probably no more long rides like that in its future. It is however a great bike for going around town on small <5 mile rides (visiting friends, going to the store/post office, etc.) Moni and I rode with Kaitlin (her cousin) down the riverpark greenway from the dam all the way downtown across the river to suck creek cycle to get Moni's bike adjusted - since she bought it there, they do the minor adjustments for free - now her brakes are tight again and she's a happy rider :-)