New Bike with Technology

My fingers are bent in right angular ways and holding onto bike brakes for a steepish longish hill can be a strain. I recall going down the Madonna de Ghiscallo and having to pull over to give my fingers a rest. Hence the welcome addition of hydraulic disc brakes. These are meant to be a breeze to squeeze.  I am not prepared to go up to $3000 for electronic gearing, although push button gear changing also greatly eases the hand strain.  Maybe when I upgrade the road bike in 5 years time the price will be a lot lower.  In the meantime a Giant flat bar hybrid cross city Roam for under $1000 will do the job.  The availability is weeks away but I need to try a test drive first.

Giant Rider

PS the previously advertised antique carbon fibre bike is now unavailable.