Originally Posted by
irclean
Three speeds are more versatile. They are also more expensive to fix than SS. Ride both and see which you like best. BTW since it's a Shimano Nexus 3-speed the shifter will be one of their Revo models, otherwise known as a "grip-shift".
Another bike you may want to consider that's in the same vein is the 2010 Kona Worldbike: http://www.konaworld.co/bike.cfm?content=worldbike. The 2011 model changes to an aluminum frame (and is called simply "Bike") so you may be able to pick up a 2010 at a discount.
Yes on this post. I had the Schwinn Cream for a year before selling it. I liked the look of the bike but to ride that single speed bike was sad since there was no resistance. While that Coffee and Creams look nice, there are better bikes to buy. I paid less than $200 for my Cream and saw that the three speeds were double. For the great difference in price, I think the Kona Bike is a much better deal with the exception of the coaster brake. Go Kona!