Originally Posted by noglider

Aaron, what kind of terrain will you ride on? One thing I've learned is that with a 3-speed, with its very wide steps between gears, I have to go at the speed the bike tells me to use. I can't tell the bike any more. When I shift down, I have to slow way down. I have to relax. The bike discourages hard riding. So I've learned to ride gently, for the most part.