i have this bike and love it but it’s a single speed and i need at least a 3 speed. if im looking for something similar how would i describe what im looking for? i need the slightly more upright handlebars because i have neck problems, a little more upright would be good but i dont want to go full cruiser.
by desertdweller2011
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I would call it a commuter.
Go to a bike shop and ask if they can put together a rear wheel with a shimano nexus hub.. If you like the frame enough.
In Australia, we used to call a basic like this a treadlie, aka the deadlie treadlie.
Show them a picture and say “this but three speed”
If you like this bike, why not just modify it? It would have originally been a 2×6, the single speed it has isn’t original.
Get a narrow-wide front chainring, and a matching set of rear derailleur, thumb shifter, and wheel that will work. This bike probably originally had 126mm rear spacing but you can probably spread it to accept a 130.
If you want a brand new bike, Trek sell bikes under the Electra brand that are pretty similar/upright.
https://electra.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/electra-bikes/loft/f/EF400/loft-7d-step-over/16717/5256360
Converted single speed. You’d want a new neck for more upright posture, but riding one in that size might be difficult. Honestly with the time/money I would just find a new bike with gears and riding position you like..