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I bought a Velotric 2 Nomad. It's still in the box, because I have been very busy doing chores. This bike has an adjustable seat, a step-through design, and is very light. All the features that my "suicide bike" hyper scrambler 2 didn't have.

When I purchased the Hyper Scrambler 2, I didn't investigate my fit on this bike. The picture looked like a minibike. I bought it, hopped on, and my toes barely touched the ground. When going off road over rocky terrain, if the bike leans to one side, I crash . The weight of the bike took me...

I never really thought about it that way. You have some sound rationale.

I am really discouraged with all the criticism of my idea, and what hurts is that they are all right. Thanks for the reply.

Great suggestion. I will look into that. Thanks

You got me at the Brooklyn Bridge analogy. I am ashamed of my dumb idea of chopping up my hyperscrambler2. Let's forget this ever happened.

I used to be taller and could look people in the eye, but now, at 78 yrs old I have shrunk to the stature of a leprechaun as well as having a chip on my shoulder. The rhyme cheered me up and gave me the momentum to overcome any ebike challenges.

I was unaware of the reinforced tubing integrity for the step-through. I will heed your advice and abandon my ill-fated plan. I applaud your professionalism and feel fortunate for your reply.

Thanks for your input. Many people have told me that. It would weaken the frame, so a step-through would also be considered a weak frame?

I have wiped out several times on my hyperscrambler2 because my toe tips barely touch the ground. I would like to shorten the seat, partially cut out the seat support tubing, and make the ebike a step-through. If doing this, I still see enough structural integrity, especially with the attached...