Looking at the bicycle web page, the '06 Venture 3.0 is a 21 speed bike. Triple chain ring and Shimano Revo MegaRange 7spd cassette.
Julie "I've decided to get the '06 Venture 3.0 for now . . . and I'm looking into hybrid type bikes for myself. I'll ride the Venture for a week or two and then go back to the bike shop and try something else. That way I'll have a pretty good idea of where the "comfort" bike fits into my needs."
Outstanding plan.
I do wonder if your daughter will get a chance to ride it once you start commuting.