My husband has a Dahon Boardwalk 7 speed (bought used for $100). He rides it about 20 miles each day on his work commute. He had to replace the back wheel with a heavier, BMX type wheel as the stock back wheel isn't strong enough to take the daily riding. He's put about 1500 miles on it since May.
We live in Tucson and know the Prescott Valley a little- he thinks the 7 speed would be fine for your area, but not a 3 speed.
Sharon



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