I'm in Tampa FL...not too many hills here, but there are some "inclines"...lol. Not sure I would consider a single speed, but I did look at a 14 spd that was missing a front derailleur and would just be a 7-speed, because even us "flatlanders" use 2 or 3 speeds...getting started, headwinds, or just casual riding.

I have the R300 on hold for a couple days, so as not to miss out on it. I just need to know how those of you that know way more about bikes than I do feel about the 2 choices?