Thanks, Sheila. Good info. For my trails, I'm going to need a 30x20 or 30x22 if I want to climb the steepest sections, though, I certainly don't have to ride those sections. Still have a lot of easier rolling sections, so could get by with a bit higher gearing.

Been looking on the net for ss bikes in steel. So far, have found the Surly Karate Monkey ss (a 29er) and the All-City Log Lady in 27.5. Can you believe that name? Log Lady? Yup, that's me, the Log Lady. Fortunately, one of my guys at the bike shop is a single speed addict, so I can get plenty of help.

Looking like an all day rain, tomorrow. May use the time to catch up some housecleaning. We don't get many visitors, so we tend to let the clutter accumulate. Oh, well.