Hello from a newbie.

[Jim Mass]

I and my buddy (both ages 74) have been researching for about 4 months. Now its question time to help with a decision. Thanks to all in advance for your suggestions.

 

[Chris Nolte]

Some items that could be helpful in finding meaningful suggestions should include.

Bikes you’ve consider
Terrain you’re riding on
Distance you anticipate riding
Any physical limitations
Your location
Budget

 

[christob]

Hi @Chris Nolte - My guess is this thread was shared as a "notice" posting rather than a request for input... Because it appears @Jim Mass has then posted a more detailed thread about his decision-making parameters, here:
https://electricbikereview.com/forums/threads/choosing-advice.16307/

 

[Jim Mass]

Yes Chris, the first hour or so after registering I was "stumbling" around in the Forum and posted the above before I "sort of" figured out what I was doing. The second post had the detail you would all need to advise me.

 

[Kurt in CT]

Jim, what ever you end up doing, you're going to love it. Best toy I've ever bought myself

 

[Jim Mass]

Thanks Kurt, Last week I sold my small off road toy a 1988 Suzuki Samurai. My body can't take the pounding of small vehicles on washboard roads anymore. From this point I plan to spend more time e-biking as I live in the hills and riding a regular bicycle is just too difficult. at this age.

 

[Ann M.]

Jim, what ever you end up doing, you're going to love it. Best toy I've ever bought myself

Just a matter of personal opinion; an ebike is a little more than a toy. Either way, @Jim Mass is going to enjoy the ride!

 

[Jim Mass]

Yes you are both correct. Yesterday we took a trip to Newport Beach and rented 3 RAD's - City step-thru, Rover, and the folding model with the geared motor. The "City step-thru" does 90% of what the Magnum "cruiser" does and its $400 less expensive. We rode for two hours and received a $50 cash back on our $75 rental bill for 2 units). My friend got $50 cash back on his rental. My new favorite so far - RAD City Step-thru.