Decisions,Decisions,Decisions need help in moving up to new ebike

[Brian10956]

I’m currently riding a Aventon Level and I’m getting ready to buy a new bike that will probably be the last one for me. I’m 6’ tall and weight around 210 I’m considered to be athletic by my peers but some of them can just about walk. I’m in my 70’s now and there are time when getting on my bike becomes more of an effort than it previously was. I’m still able to ride the bike it’s just that on some days when I’m not 100% I have to think about it it’s no longer automatic.

The bike I’ve decided on is the Wired Freedom it has most of the features I want and I feel that I’ll be very happy with it. But then I think of my occasional difficulty with getting on the Aventon will I have the same difficulty on the Wired, so I’m now thinking of also considering the Wired Cruiser it’s essentially the same but with these differences. It has a step thru frame and due to this it’s an also hard tail. I am thinking to overcome that disadvantage I can get a seat and suspension seat post (which I’m currently using on my Level to smooth out the bumpy trails and roads. The majority of my riding is on local roads, bike and walking paths and the occasional ride into the hiking type trails, definitely no heavy duty mountain biking.

I think that’s about it shall I get the Freedom or the Cruiser. My eyes are voting for the Freedom but my brain is pulling for the Cruiser.

What’s your opinion?

 

[fooferdoggie]

for that price the suspension is going to be pretty bad. remember suspension parts wear and need serviced. no way you will find parts for this in a year or two. no name brand motor and battery and company. remember e bike companies are flailing.

 

[Slaphappygamer]

Seems like the Cruiser would be a good fit for you. I wouldn’t worry too much about the lack of rear suspension. The bike has big balloon tires. A suspension seatpost (SR Suntour NCX?) would also help.

I agree, finding replacement parts may be a problem, but you can always install a KT controller/display system when that time comes.

 

[Aushiker]

for that price the suspension is going to be pretty bad. remember suspension parts wear and need serviced. no way you will find parts for this in a year or two. no name brand motor and battery and company. remember e bike companies are flailing.

The motor is a 60v Hengtai if that means anything.

 

[Tom@WashDC]

Get a step thru with a rear suspension. You deserve it.

 

[None]

I just received my Wired Cruiser last Friday.
IMO, it's geared too high for regular neighborhood riding.
Most folds think that gearing tall enough to eliminate "ghost pedaling" is a good feature.
IMO, the Wired Cruiser OEM gearing has eliminated much of the lower speeds (under 20 mph) operation.
26"x4" tires are great if you want soft, suspended riding, but very heavy, not very efficient on the pavement or ease the pedaling.
Also the bulk of fat tires takes up lots of storage room & difficult to transport.

 

[lexfurther]

I’m also in the process of moving and just realized—I have no idea how to transport all the bikes! Has anyone dealt with moving services in boston ma https://paradisemove.com/ for something like this? I’d love to hear about your experience. Were the movers able to handle bikes properly? Did you use a specialty service, or did you transport them yourself? Any tips or recommendations would be super helpful

 

[McApple]

I'm turning 76 next month, I switched to a Bulls step-thru last year, and we just bought an Aventon Level 3 step-thru for my DW, who is 74. The Aventon has front shocks and a suspension seat post to smooth out your ride.

Moving to a step-thru "girl's bike" was an emotional challenge, but let's face it, as we get older, we can no longer do the things that we used to. I am happy that I made the switch, as getting on/off my bike is no longer the challenge that it used to be.

 

[Coco Bob]

First off let me introduce myself. I’m Bob a new member here for just a few months and this is my first post. Very glad to meet you all.

I just turned 78 last week and I too was considering the Wired.. Not knowing how much longer I’d be riding I decided to step down to a lesser cost option “TifGalop”. It’s not one of those off the wall “here to day gone tomorrow” sellers. But they are new to e-bikes. It’s a nice bike with twin 1000w motors, 52v 22ah Samsung cells with the hidden battery. Like all bikes it has good and bad points.

My problem for a few years is getting my leg to swing high enough to clear the top of the seat. I’m a little over 6’ tall and 225#. Not at all fat but a little with a little extra. To solve my problem I install air suspension drop posts on all 4 of my bikes. Their handlebar operated. So when I’m mounting its in the down position which is 6”s lower then riding position. Once my leg is up and over I press the release and it pops back up to my normal riding position. With the air suspension it adds a level of cushioned comfort even on my hard tails. So even if I had bought the Wired I’d have gotten this post. For me it’s a worth while investment. Just a thought! Bob