That situation is actually pretty common. The problem is that the gear spacing is quite wide, so there's rarely a use for more than 2 of those gears in a lot of

That situation is actually pretty common. The problem is that the gear spacing is quite wide, so there's rarely a use for more than 2 of those gears in a lot of regions. Also, 3-speed bikes in the US were sold with no gearing options. Schwinn geared them too high in my opinion. In England, the bike dealers were instructed to work with the customer to choose a cog that was appropriate for each rider's terrain and physique. I've geared mine based on the realization that my top speed is likely to be limited by wind resistance and my own physique, and I don't need gears that are faster than I can ride.