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That is really helpful, exactly the info i needed, thank you!

I think the 5 speed would be a bit pointless if the range of gears is that wide, i was assuming the range would be more like an old 5 speed freewheel, we did look into and think about a single speed but she lives on a pretty big hill (well 2 actually) and she some times joins me on some longer rides on country lanes so i could be a struggle sometimes, so she could at least make it up and pedal down the hills with a 3 speed but then still have a nice simple reliable bike.

Actually the original plan before i found the charge was to set up a nice road frame as a 5 speed with an old school mtb index shifter on the bars, but as i'm sure many people here know derailleur gears could possible go tits up on a commuter style bike

The SRF 5 is the wide range 5 speed. They do narrower ones. It will be as simple and reliable as the 3 speed. As it sounds like her only bike, it seems sensible to have the extra range. But thats a matter of taste.

Deraileurs are a solid option. If you dont mind cleaning out grime, and keeping on top of the indexing.

The nice range of the last 5 speed option has me thinking of one for Mrs Smallfurry. I seem to have killed her BSO, by using it as a bike.