Yesterday I made a three hour test drive on the standard geared 3 speed. I found the third speed to be very high and only useful when going downhill. Personally I would never use this gear on the flat. Just to heavy. The second speed however felt good for me. A little short on speed when going downhill or when having the wind from behind, but not so heavy that there’s a need to downshift when going slightly uphill. The second gear never becomes uncomfortable to my taste and capability.

Based on the test drive I today ordered a 2 speed with a -19% (44t) gearing ratio. I think this is closest to the second gear of the default 3 speed. This also means that the first gear is very low and more useful for climbing the steep hill to my house than the first gear on the 50t chainring version.

In case I eventually find the gears to low I can always buy a 50t chainring and go experiment with the rear cogs. We’ll see. I’m happy for now. Now I just need to wait 5 weeks for the bike to be build. 😩