I got a chance to get an 2012 3-spd Brommie for $600 or a 2015 6-spd with the -12% gearing for $1000.

I was thinking of getting the 3-spd and converting it to a Shimano 8-spd IGH. My efforts to find a Southern California mechanic who will do this have not been successful. Anyone “know a guy”, or am I being silly and stick with the 6-spd? I’ve read many a thread that loved their mod.

I do a lot of commuting with luggage (no so much touring; I plan to get a BF Llama for that).