My in-laws want to start riding again, at 73. 
Since they have some hills, and no experience with 5+ speeds, I went looking for 3 speed bikes for them. Picked up a men's Ross, a girl's Hiawatha for Gambles, and then, since they both had some issues, a Sears Free Spirit, all with 333 Shimano hubs. Stripped the Sears, but hung onto it. Might rebuld it later to sell, with some leftovers from a Rollfast last year.
The Hiawatha- wife rode it, still likes her Breeze, but thinks her mom will approve-
The Ross- still needs some adjustment on the 333, or the one from the Rollfast-
The Sears- not a bad looker, but the Hiawatha matches the Ross better.
I know the Sturmey-Archer's are stronger, but don't think the in-laws are going to abuse these much.
Since they have some hills, and no experience with 5+ speeds, I went looking for 3 speed bikes for them. Picked up a men's Ross, a girl's Hiawatha for Gambles, and then, since they both had some issues, a Sears Free Spirit, all with 333 Shimano hubs. Stripped the Sears, but hung onto it. Might rebuld it later to sell, with some leftovers from a Rollfast last year. The Hiawatha- wife rode it, still likes her Breeze, but thinks her mom will approve-
The Ross- still needs some adjustment on the 333, or the one from the Rollfast-
The Sears- not a bad looker, but the Hiawatha matches the Ross better.
I know the Sturmey-Archer's are stronger, but don't think the in-laws are going to abuse these much.
