Originally Posted by JeremyZ
The Boardwalk S1 is neat because of its simplicity. Coaster brake would be nice if I were caught in the rain, but I'm concerned about how the hill-climbing will be. Will I be able to handle hills if I stand up and pump? Or is the one gear more on the low end, so that it would be top speed that would be limited?
The gearing is on the low end (44x15, I think) so your top speed is limited. It's also a heavy bike to carry around but solid. It does not include biologic geometry, so if you feel cramped, you need to do your own modifications.