Go with the intrenal geared rear hub type as suggested. Another cavet to the Landrider is flat ground, they will not downshift. Shimano makes and eletronic automatic shifter that's quieter and more reliable. I don't know eho sells a bike with one.

The new Electra Townie bikes have a hybrid geometry that allows the rider to put his/her feet down flat while stopped, but the cranks are set foward to get proper leg extension while pedaling. These bikes are equipped with a Shimano Nexus 8speed internal geared rear hub that can be shifted at a stop.