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uncle uncle, I grew up in south Texas where hills don't exist. Most everybody I knew rode a single speed roadster and only a couple of 3 speed examples.
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T-Mar, Where I grew up there were three "weights". Roadsters were heavy or medium weight with the only difference in tire size and wheels (My Schwinn American was considered medium weight.). A 3 speed would be a light weight, regardless of actual weight.
Brad