Great information and suggestions all -- many thanks! Wish I could try some more bikes but all I can find within a 100 mi radius are $2,000+ that no one wants or few can afford. There is one Trek Verve 2 Disc Lowstep available locally but I was hoping for 7-8 speeds and this one has 24, which I won't need. Appreciate especially
Leisesturm's comment and I do worry about that issue. FWIW I have no interest in speed and am very cautious by nature, staying within my cookie cutter neighborhood. You might see me wearing my COVID mask while riding 