Originally Posted by maddyfish

We live in a very hilly area of Kentucky, but just bought a house in So. Florida. I find that riding here is extremely easy. I don't find the constant pedaling to be a problem at all. I don't even know why anybody here would even buy a geared bike.

About hiding from the sun, just think you could be one of those people that live in places where it snows and gets cold.

I'll take the sun anytime.