Are there any city commuter step-thru ebikes with a twist throttle and thinner tires 1.95" - 2.25" and 700mm wheels sizes? I'm looking at the Rize City and the Biktrix Swift and they both have thumb throttles and 26" tires. I'm 66 years old and would like a step-thru. I use to ride a motorcycle so I'm more comfortable with a twist throttle. Thanks.
City commuter step-thru ebikes with a twist throttle?
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I don't know anything about those bikes but I also used to ride motorcycles and the twist throttles are not the same thing. The twist throttle on my bike is to the left of the grip and I added a ring that I could work with my thumb.
Which ebike do you have? So it's a left hand twist and the ring kind of acts like a thumb throttle?
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The Pedego City Commuter has a twist throttle on the right hand side of the handlebar.
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Have owned this Predego for 5 years with no issues or problems. A tad expensive based on comparables, but reliability worth the extra dollars.The Pedego City Commuter has a twist throttle on the right hand side of the handlebar.
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The City Commuter electric bike is a classic model that offers the basic necessities and comforts an everyday rider will enjoy for a reasonable price.
Not familiar with Rize City but RAD City Step Through has twist throttle on the right and 26" wheels. It's a half-twist, i.e. only half of the grip rotates, not the entire length of the grip. Some are more comfortable with thumb throttle but half-twist is popular too. I don't think 700 size is too important.
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I second (or third!) the suggestion of the Pedego. It seems to meet your criteria well. I will also agree with @Martinet above that Pedego is a bit expensive given its componentry and non-integrated battery. What you are getting for the price, instead, is a strong, dedicated and very helpful dealer network. I was close to pulling the trigger on a Pedego last year but ultimately went in a different direction in part for the reasons stated above.
But it is a really nice bike, that meets your criteria, and has great dealer support.
But it is a really nice bike, that meets your criteria, and has great dealer support.
Thanks for your suggestions but the Pedego is way to expensive for what you get. I am also pretty mechanical so I won't rely on a local dealer network. Also not to crazy about the rear sway balance with the battery on the back. Swift looks good but is $250 about 15% more than the Rize City.
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