Originally Posted by oddball

Just my opinion but if you are doing any prolonged riding in the hills you are going to need more than an 8 speed. You are going to need a Sclumpf Mountain Drive which gives you a 2 speed crankset, so you'll have 18 gears. It would probably be cheaper to buy a trike with the standard 27 speed derailleur setup. 8 speeds are good for short rides with short climbs at casual paces.