I wanted to do a conversion for a few reasons. I am a fan of antique and vintage things, I can start with a small price tag and add things over time to spread out the cost, recycling an older bike saves on waste.
I don't know a lot about bikes yet, but I will learn fairly quick. I just dropped it off at the shop for a tune up. I will throw on some new tires and that puts me on the road for the rest of the year. This winter I can do a complete over haul. That will get me familiar with working on a bike.
I live in an area with a lot of really steep hills. After a couple of short pedals to get a feel for the bike, I think I may need to gear it a little lower. It is an 18 speed rather than 21. What would be my options here and what is everyone's opinions of those options?