I'm no expert on bikes so take my advice with a grain of salt.
I bought a single speed commuter bike with the idea that less components would mean less maintenance and a longer life. It's worked out well so far.
The single gear is low enough that only the steepest hills are an issue, sometimes you need to stand up and put some work in but it's manageable.
If you plan to bike in a reasonably flat area or are biking for fitness, consider a single speed bike. Other than adjusting brakes there's little to worry about.
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I'm no expert on bikes so take my advice with a grain of salt.
I bought a single speed commuter bike with the idea that less components would mean less maintenance and a longer life. It's worked out well so far.
The single gear is low enough that only the steepest hills are an issue, sometimes you need to stand up and put some work in but it's manageable.
If you plan to bike in a reasonably flat area or are biking for fitness, consider a single speed bike. Other than adjusting brakes there's little to worry about.