I am intrigued with FIXED GEAR bikes and pondering if I should build one with an old Bianchi frame or buy one "off the shelf", or abandon the whole idea.

So, my question: For those women who ride fixies, what do you ride (bike type), why do you ride it (commute, fitness, fun, etc.), and where do you ride it (road, mt., etc.).

OH, and what gearing for what terrain? I live in Central VA and it goes from rolly to hilly to mountains (thinking I would AVOID mountains on a fixie! ), but would probably need a low gear ratio for rolly to hilly -- if I even went this route.

ANY insight would be appreciated ... I am "fixed on the fixie idea" because I have this old Bianchi steel frame hanging in my basement -- seems a waste just "hanging around".