Originally Posted by
DVC45
I second the Novara Buzz recommendation. I have ridden it, and it was nice.
I prefer mechanical brakes too.
One thing I'd check is the type of shifters. The Big Buzz I test rode about two months ago had thumb-thumb shifters, which was quite awkward for me. I'd much prefer the thumb-index type. If you're fine with the thumb-thumb shifters, then it's no issue.