I started out on one of these but they are selling for silly money these days. Mine cost a quarter of that brand new in 1978. :lol http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FS1E-DX...2355568715
But in answer to your question, I would go for geared right from the start.
But in answer to your question, I would go for geared right from the start.
I could change my opinion, but then we'd both be wrong.