Originally Posted by
acidfast7
I agree. My British colleagues are nostalgic about the 3-speed concept though and state that "3 speed are more than enough to cross the country."
I assume you didn't buy the so-called BSO to cross the country. I know I didn't buy my commuter bike to cross the Rockies.
3 speeds certainly are better than one for negotiating hills on a commute, especially a fixed one gear that never lets the cyclist rest while coasting down any hill.