> Moped Lar wrote:
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> My favorite bicycle was a plain Jane 26” Raleigh street bike with a 3
> speed Sturmey Archer thumb shifter. Three speed Schwinn Collegiates are
> also nice bikes. I don’t need more than 3 speeds,
I ran a 1976 Raleigh Record converted to three speed for years. Also had a Schwinn 5 speed made in Chicago. Both were great bikes.
I picked up a new Vilano hybrid three years ago with a 8 speed Shimano Alfine internal hub. While 8 speeds are overkill I would have trouble going back. The beauty of a internal hub is low maintenance and smooth operation. Added bonus is the ability to gear down at a standstill. This bike was offered for a very short time on Amazon.com. Price was $479.00 USD delivered to the border. It has a aluminum frame with belt drive and hydraulic brakes. Since the picture was taken I have added fenders and a rear rack. This one is a keeper.
