thanks again everyone. much like my mother, my girlfriend doesn't really "get" (nor does she want to "get") shifting. it makes no sense to her. i don't really understand how it can not make sense, but ok. if i want her to ride with me (and i obviously do), my best bet is to get something single speed.


but i'll look into the madison, and maybe the kilo with some brakes is the way to go.

thanks again.