I rode my full work commute for the first time today. There's a stretch I'm just not strong enough to get through on my 3-speed. Chipped away at it. Once I got over that part, the rest was easy, and I continued another 5 miles past work.
Been looking at a GT Zum City.
I also have an old Bianchi Volpe on loan. Fast. Not sure my spine likes it though.
The 3-speed is awesome until I hit a particularly long or steep hill. Then I'm pretty sure I'm about to die.