Hi Helaina
the reason we ultimately buy a particular bike is not necessarily ever a logical one. The important thing is that you get a bike and start riding it.
I am not sure what a RANS bike is.
Do you live somewhere where there are hills? A one speed wouldn't work too
well then.

I like the townies better, they have gears and they look lighter weight; they don't have a coaster brake!

I live in Seattle, and I couldn't even go the 2 blocks to the main road in our neighborhood without gears!!

WELCOME TO TE