I agree on the front brakes. Even though I ride mine for short distances I had a chain brake and was very close to the house and going slow but it scared me enough to install a front brake.

Some bikes you can do that but some you can't. If it doesn't have one I would make sure one could be installed if not move on. You want to have it as an option regardless.

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