Went thru every single page on this thread and have been looking for a suitable 3speed for my wife. After much review and research and also having no luck finding a used one on my local craigslist for months, I pulled the trigger on a KHS Manhattan Green.

- Base High-ten steel (not as heavy as I thought)
- 700c wheels w/fenders
- Shimano Nexus 3spd IGH
- rack/bell/wheel lock/front brakes
- plus comes in a 14' frame

Great price for entry city riding without breaking the bank, so I ended up buying two. One for my mother and one for my wife. Turned out to be smiles for mother's day yesterday all day. Turned out the males in the family were riding it more than the woman. Everyone loved the upright posture and smoothness over their mtn/road bike.

It's no Pashley or Raleigh and I know the quality is only sub par. The only thing that matters is that they are riding and have smiles on their faces. Thanks again BF