I got deals .. [whole tour/trekking bike was $2k] AW3 speeds are cheap, I happen to like the german precision ,
and when under my cycle rain cape in the ratios are in sequence to roll through as the hill gets steeper..
dead flat ,. 1 speed is fine , wear walking shoes for the hills..
Buying Houses in Seattle are Not Cheap, new cars are Not cheap , it's a one payment used car priced, bike.