Just what bike I will end up with is a good question. I had used 10 speeds most of my life--had one for 15 years. Such a bike with narrow tires would not work well in the rural area that I retired to. Of course, the roads are paved but there are no shoulders.

I am thinking of something with medium width tires and maybe just f gears. I have mountains all around me but would not be prudent (LOL) for me to go riding in the high elevations. So, it would be most likely used just for short trips to my kids/grandkids homes--5 k and 15ks away. There is very little road traffic but it is there. At times I would have to ride in the dirt.

I have no idea of brands as I have looked in many years. It is almost comical but all my previous bikes were made in the USA except one (Raleigh). I don't think such a thing exists anymore.