As Steven Campbell quite rightly points out I need to take my weight and planned usage into consideration - so here is an addendum to my last:
I am currently at about 170lbs - but planning to get down to at least 165lbs by the Spring (came down to 170 from 190 this past year) - this bike won't be my main ride and will be used on a relatively flat route. I am going single-speed (fixed on the other) - not sure of gearing yet.
Paul Williams,
Ottawa, ON, Canada