Originally Posted by
jpmac55
Thinline - regarding your Otis, does the three gear hub help or impede you on hills? You mentioned earlier a few flats. Did you replace the tires? Would the Otis make a good winter bike?
The 3 speed hub is OK for moderate hilly conditions of little length....200 yards or so. In no way could you do a hilly 100 on this machine. I would say it helps on the hills, the spacing is wide and at times I find myself spinning thinking the chain came off...but only in 1st gear.
I replaced the kenda's with conti country's and so far not one flat. Would make an awesome winter bike, not a lot of noks and crannies to get bogged down with snow, grit, mud, etc.
I love it!