Originally Posted by
Gabedamien
As I said, I want at least a 5-speed if possible. Despite the extra cost I'm probably going to get the 8-speed Papillionaire over the 3-speed. If not that, I was originally considering the 5-speed Bobbin, but the recent suggestion of the 7-speed (IIRC) Novara Transfer was more appealing from a functional standpoint.
I do not expect to be anywhere near any mountains in the foreseeable future. Georgetown is hilly enough though that I do want a good low gear, hence, the desire for something better than a 3-speed.
You sold a bike based on the ~1 kilogram diff. between a 7-speed and 3-speed hub?
I am not a steel bike kinda person. I am not a IGH kinda person. I am sure not much of a roadster, as you described, kinda person. But before I got my Klein I did take a hard look as a Masi Soulville. I don't know if you are interested but it does have some of the features you are looking for, if you can find one.
http://www.urbanadventours.com/blog/...oulville-7-894 Some shops still have them I am sure. Believe me they have a sweet ride.