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So sorry about your cat. Some of them do go in their sleep. But not usually. The one I have left is 20 now, and I’m keeping a close eye on his quality of life.. He still enjoys his food, and cuddles.

I admit to using the curb as a “mounting block” wherever I can. It’s easier on my back. I should really have a step through, but I do love my bike....

The Shimanos are also great if you have wide feet.

I have a mix of road and mtb gear- I just pick what works for me. MTB helmet, mtb shorts, road bike fluorescent magenta jersey covered in cat pictures (I like the pockets), mtb 5-10’s for my flat pedals because I like the foot protection. I call it my Doris starter kit (Doris is Fred’s seldom...

OT, You must have a cat. I had that cardboard scratcher for quite a few years.

I’ve done that too, and almost tipped the bike over because I couldn’t get going quite fast enough. I’ve learned to slow way down before a light and downshift, downshift, downshift. If I’m lucky, it’ll turn green before I have to stop.

I think mid drive bikes have less of a problem in this area than hub drives, but I’ve learned to level down immediately from “sport” or “turbo” when I reach the top of a steep hill and slow down to turn or for a stop sign. Starting in sport or turbo can cause a real “whoa!” Moment- like someone...

Hi, I am your age, also retired. I have an ebike and ride daily. Iam up to 15-20 miles at a time now, but I’m not athletic. If possible, I’d recommend renting a bike for a day or so. I have found that the toughest adjustment for me is getting on and off the bike, and starting and stopping at...

May want to call lbs and ask first. I’m learning more about bikes, but I’ve found that some of my concerns have been mundane. Could not shift down but could shift up- thought derailleur was broken- was in lowest gear, which I hardly use; Bike was making horrible squeaking sound every pedal...

I think what many of us end up doing, myself included, is bending forward from the hips and resting our weight on our hands. I’m sorry that yours are giving you so much trouble. I assume you’ve already tried padded bike gloves, those are my next stop.

I have a double whammy: disc disease and degenerative scoliosis. I can’t walk far, or stand for long, but miraculously I can ride a bike for a couple of hours at a time without much back pain. I started out with a Trek Pure, which is very upright, but now have an electric mtb style (Raleigh...

Actually I’ve grown a little more confident on the bike now (I only started riding again around Christmas, after a 20 year hiatus) and I’m feeling better about how the bike handles at speed. I still try to limit myself to 20 mph because old people bones. And there is nothing like German...

I actually had a migrating butterfly fly into one of my helmet vents while I was out on a ride. Definitely disconcerting. Goggles aren’t a bad idea. I’ve got various bits in my eye, especially with the massive pollen season we’ve had in Cali this year.

I’ve owned it since the end of February, and Id say about 600. I’m retired, and ride an average of 10 miles a day, 4 or 5 days a week, with one long ride per week that Ive gradually increased to 20 miles. E biking is addicting.

Welcome, and I am so glad that you are on a bike again. I’m also a woman in her 60s who also lives in the LA area, and who has returned to riding. I’ve found e-biking to be a joyful experience. It’s hilly here, and an acoustic bike would really limit my range. I have disc disease and scoliosis...

I am also a big chicken. It’s possible my bike would be fine. Then again, I’m in my 60’s. My bones won’t heal like they used to.

Curious- do your bike’s handling characteristics change much at those speeds? I have a Raleigh Lore, which is probably in the middle range as far as bikes go. It has a mountain bike frame, your super moto tires, Magura disc brakes, and special German handlebars designed for speed pedelecs. But...

One thing to also think about- if you are riding on the street, (or even some bike paths) you’ll have to stop for intersections and traffic lights. I’m getting better about pedaling to the curb and resting one foot there, but that’s not always doable. Hopping on and off the bike can jolt your...

It’s actually Electra Townie Go. Electra is now owned by Trek, but they advertise and operate as a separate brand. Electra isn’t just a step through- they are designed so that you can pedal properly but still place your feet down when you stop.

As a pedestrian, a motorist, and a biker, I’d rather deal with the rider who’s going fast, but in a straight line, with good control of their bike. The riders that really scare me are the people (usually on acoustic bikes) who wobble slowly back, forth, and sideways all over the road or the bike...