I am 65 years old. I am 5'11" and have a nearly 35" inseam coupled with a very short torso. I have been riding bikes my entire life. I have dealt with Type 1 diabetes for 55 of those 65 years. Due to that I ride with a prosthetic left leg and a partial right foot. Due to my lack of stability it helps to have a step through or ladies frame for easier mounts and dismounts.
Currently my bike is a Rivendell Clem L or Ladies bike. Very old school long wheelbase and ultra long chainstays. Superb ride but no assist and my legs have atrophied to a point where there are times I could use the assist.
I have been scouring the web for ebike details. I am surprised by the level of componentry or lack thereof. All the images show riders with their knees bent at full extension. Most of the step through designs seem to only come in one size. When I look at spec sheets I see a lot of 7 speed low end derailleus and shifters.
I like what I see with the CERO One cargo bike and I like the 9sp Gazelle in a larger frame.
I live in a remote town in the NE corner of NV. There are a couple of ebike dealers in SLC, UT about 3 hours away. I will go visit them and do some test rides.
My riding is cycle therapy. I ride for 10-20 miles 3 to 5 times per week. Mostly a flat 5 mile loop around town multiple times. I have other options but I would need some assist to venture out and ride more options.
My saddle height is set at 31.5" from center of crank to top of seat.
I have looked at examples of both a mid drive and hub motors. None of my riding is going to be serious climbs or offroad.
I'd like to get my wife back out there too. I think the CERO might get her out again. Perhaps then a Gazelle in a large frame would work for me too?
Currently my bike is a Rivendell Clem L or Ladies bike. Very old school long wheelbase and ultra long chainstays. Superb ride but no assist and my legs have atrophied to a point where there are times I could use the assist.
I have been scouring the web for ebike details. I am surprised by the level of componentry or lack thereof. All the images show riders with their knees bent at full extension. Most of the step through designs seem to only come in one size. When I look at spec sheets I see a lot of 7 speed low end derailleus and shifters.
I like what I see with the CERO One cargo bike and I like the 9sp Gazelle in a larger frame.
I live in a remote town in the NE corner of NV. There are a couple of ebike dealers in SLC, UT about 3 hours away. I will go visit them and do some test rides.
My riding is cycle therapy. I ride for 10-20 miles 3 to 5 times per week. Mostly a flat 5 mile loop around town multiple times. I have other options but I would need some assist to venture out and ride more options.
My saddle height is set at 31.5" from center of crank to top of seat.
I have looked at examples of both a mid drive and hub motors. None of my riding is going to be serious climbs or offroad.
I'd like to get my wife back out there too. I think the CERO might get her out again. Perhaps then a Gazelle in a large frame would work for me too?