Quote Originally Posted by Muirenn View Post
An internal hub means the cogs on the rear wheel are enclosed, and stay nice and clean. Great for areas like the beach or where there will be a lot gunk built up in the gearing. Probably not necessary on a bike path.

Is it hilly where you live?
Internal hub sounds good. I don't think I want too many gears as it seems confusing - the last bike I rode only had three!

It's pretty flat here. I can definitely avoid hills until I get fitter. This trail is a couple of miles from my house: http://www.yelp.com/biz/iron-horse-trail-dublin