Originally Posted by
loubapache
Did you get the Cafe Express 3? If yes, how do you like it?
Yes, I did get the bike and I like it a lot. The wheels are nice (I got them trued before putting on the bike), the 3-speed hub is a breeze to adjust and overall the bike is great. Especially for the money I paid as I did opt for the "scratch and dent" version from bikeisland.com which saved me $100 or so. The only thing scratched on the bike was the IGH shifter by the wheel (not a big deal). Otherwise the bike was like new so I assume that the mechanism got scratched during the transit and not that the bike was returned. The 3-speed if sufficient if you are doing recreational biking with some hills. If you are more serious bike rider, I would recommend more speeds though. The bike came with additional chain ring which, if installed, I think changes the gear ratio. I have stayed with the default one but it is nice to have an option.
If you have more questions, please ask. I will be happy to answer them.