Hello BikeForums,

I'm looking for a disc brake bike which has an internal gear hub, ideally with more than three speeds. I live in California and have a budget of $1,000. I'm a 5'4" female and generally prefer step through/ mixte style frames with a more relaxed, but not beach cruiser level, geometry. I do own a pair of butterfly bars, so the last part isn't a must have.

So far I've looked at the Priority Glide and Onyx, and have considered Breezer's Uptown 8LS as well as the Public M8i. While I love the Uptown, if I'm going to buy a new bike, I want it to have the best brakes possible, especially since I will likely move to a more northern state in the next six months.

Does anyone have any recommendations for bikes which meet my criteria?