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    Seeking advice on dismounting safely - Trek Verve +2 step through

    I am 65+ years old, five feet tall. I'm reasonably fit but have diminished physical strength due to some health issues. I've been riding a Trek Verve+ 2 with the step through design. I've had no trouble mounting the bike, but I've had some issues with dismounting. On a recent ride, as I was...
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    Need advice on what type of pack to get for Racktime rack

    Thanks for the suggestions. I should have mentioned that my bike is a step through, so it doesn't have a top tube, so that won't work. As for the Racktime Tour Box, it looks like it's bigger and more expensive than the Trunk Bag that I mentioned. Maybe I should take a look at a handlebar bag...
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    Need advice on what type of pack to get for Racktime rack

    I have purchased a Trek Verve+ 2 and it's a really nice bike. With previous bikes I've owned I've always put a small zipper pack under the seat to carry a small amount of gear - a universal tool, a snack, keys, sunscreen, phone. But my new bike has a rear rack (by Racktime) that's in the way of...
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    Trek Verve + low step dimensions

    I'm looking at buying a Trek Verve+ 2 or possibly a +3. Could I please ask if your wife finds it easy to put her leg through the "low step" to get on and off the bike? I'm concerned that I might have issues putting my leg over the saddle to mount and dismount, so I'm looking at the geometry of...
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    Como vs Vado- HELP!

    I too am looking at getting either a Como or a Vado. Today in a phone call with a person at a local bike shop, he made the distinction that the Vado's geometry is more like a commuter/fitness bike, and the Como is more like a beach cruiser. He said that on the Como the rider sits more upright...
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