what to go for, touring or hybrid

[bagpuss]

I used to have a problem changing gear on my single speed BSA . Spent ages trying to adjust the lever and floggle chain . Spit link issue ,maybe ,I never got to the bottom of it.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

I balled out several times in the 70s as a teenager when my sturmey archer found that sweet neutral spot between 2nd and 3rd. I'm surprised I went on to have kids.

But if ballouts are a consideration, the answer is a mixte. A One size smaller frame isn't going to save the day

My mate split his ball bag from stem to stern on one of the quadrant SA levers on the top tube

 

[bikeworkshop]

I have more than once seen a large cushion tied to the crossbar.