Originally Posted by
GaryNoTrashCoug
Sounds like you need an internal geared hub.
+1
Originally Posted by
ryanwood
I assure you, if I could afford it I would go IG, but since I can go to ss for about $30 its a no brainer.
IGH can get expensive, but if you are willing to go 3-speed they can be had for a reasonable cost -
like this one which includes the shifter, cable, mounting hardware, and a 16t cog all for less than 70 bucks.