I ride in flat areas and I would be alright with the 2 speed. I got the 6 speed but the only time I need it is on bridges and there are not that many. If I bought it again I would go 2 speed and walk it over any bridges I couldn't pedal over. I would do the 2 speed for the simplicity more than anything else. I got the 6-speed for travel but most of my travel has been to flat areas.