Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,074
Likes: 2,173
From: NW Ohio
Bikes: 1984 Miyata 310, 1986 Schwinn Sierra, 1987 Ross Mt. Hood, 1988 Schwinn LeTour, 1988 Trek 400T, 1981 Fuji S12-1977 Univega Grand Rally, S LTD, 1973 Sears Free Spirit 531, 197? FW Evans
I had an AMF version of the Puch 3 speed, it was a nice bike. I scavenged the hub for another bike and replaced it with a coaster brake wheel before I sold it. I still see the guy riding it in town.
A Schwinn Breeze or Collegiate would be a nice bike, the only drawback is the odd tire size. They are just as heavy as the Raleighs and also built to last. With any 3 speed, you may want to change the rear sprocket to 22 or 24 teeth for the hills.