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Best shifting system for inexperienced rider?
I am an avid cyclist but my girlfriend is not. I built her a bike last year on a Shogun mixte frame, and made it a single speed according to her request. We went for a few rides and it was all well and good, but she's decided she would like some gears. Right now, I'm either considering doing like a 1x7 set up with a rear derailer or a 3-speed internal gear hub set up. Right now I'm sort of leaning towards a 3 spreed, but I'd appreciate some extra insight. We're mainly going to be doing leisurely 5 to 10 mile circuits on trails.