Help choose Bike for disabled rider

[LAlix]

I need help choosing an bike- this is my second and I have learned from riding that I would prefer torque sensor over cadence sensors since I have an issue with my right leg not pushing hard enough and the bike not responding fast enough to get me out of traffic quickly. I have right hip and leg injury that have left the right side without a lot of strength. I am only 5 feet and lightweight so I need a step through. That leaves my options out for a torque but hey! You can't get everything you want.
I have been researching this to death and I know I will have to give up some things to get other things. The list now is below. I appreciate your thoughts on what I should buy. I think I am favoring the Magnum: Thank you.
Magnum Premium II step through
Turn Accelerator D71i
Rad Power Bikes Mini Step Through
Volt Bike Urban
Blix Vika Plus

 

[FlatSix911]

All of the bikes listed above have hub drive motors. Have you considered a mid-drive with both torque and cadence sensors?
Here are 2 options for mid-drive motor step-thru bikes that should meet your needs and have no problem climbing hills.

2020 Electric EF3 Folding eBike, Advanced Lithium-Ion Battery, Shimano STEPS Mid-Drive $1599
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/e-bikes-electric-bicycles/ebikes-electric-folding-bikes-ef3.htm

2020 Front Suspension Electric Elite eUrban, Advanced Integrated Battery, Shimano STEPS Mid-Drive $1799
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/e-bikes-electric-bicycles/ebikes-electric-bikes-elite-eurban.htm

 

[LAlix]

Looks great!- but I couldn't get my leg over the red one and I wanted a 20" step through since its easier for me to maneuver. Thank you. (I would LOVE a mid drive with torque!!!)

 

[FlatSix911]

Looks great!- but I couldn't get my leg over the red one and I wanted a 20" step-through since it's easier for me to maneuver. Thank you. (I would LOVE a mid-drive with torque!!!)

I just checked the specs on the 20" bike and standover height is incorrectly listed at 16 inches... must be 26", not sure if this would work for you.

 

[LAlix]

Sorry it wouldn't work for me.

 

[Dewey]

Blix Vika has a low stand-over height of 16.5”, has a throttle, and is lighter than the other bikes you listed except the Tern, however the Tern Vektron D7i has a 24" stand over height. Another model you might like to test ride is the Gazelle EasyFlow that has a 15.5" stand-over height, is also lighter than the others except the Tern, and the Shimano Steps motor.

 

[AHicks]

I need help choosing an bike- this is my second and I have learned from riding that I would prefer torque sensor over cadence sensors since I have an issue with my right leg not pushing hard enough and the bike not responding fast enough to get me out of traffic quickly.

Regarding this issue, I would think that you would want to make sure you have a throttle at least available when dealing with accelerating from a stop - especially at a busy intersection.

 

[LAlix]

Blix Vika has a low stand-over height of 16.5”, has a throttle, and is lighter than the other bikes you listed except the Tern, however the Tern Vektron D7i has a 24" stand over height. Another model you might like to test ride is the Gazelle EasyFlow that has a 15.5" stand-over height, is also lighter than the others except the Tern, and the Shimano Steps motor.

Yeah I like the Vika a lot-but for the same weight I can get hydraulic brakes and speed pedelec on the magnum. The Gazelle is a gorgeous bike but is 26" not 20. I like the Tern a lot but I don't see specs on if it is cadence or torque or both or what class is it?

 

[LAlix]

Regarding this issue, I would think that you would want to make sure you have a throttle at least available when dealing with accelerating from a stop - especially at a busy intersection.

Yes, I definitely need a throttle! My other ebike had one and it was a life saver!

 

[Dewey]

Yeah I like the Vika a lot-but for the same weight I can get hydraulic brakes and speed pedelec on the magnum. The Gazelle is a gorgeous bike but is 26" not 20. I like the Tern a lot but I don't see specs on if it is cadence or torque or both or what class is it?

The Tern Vektron D7i uses a Bafang M400 motor and does not have a throttle so it is a Class 1. The Gazelle EasyFlow is also a Class 1 with no throttle. The Blix Vika is 7lb lighter than the Magnum Premium II with a similar size battery, but if the brakes and speed matter to you then you've made your decision.

 

[LAlix]

The Tern Vektron D7i uses a Bafang M400 motor and does not have a throttle so it is a Class 1. The Gazelle EasyFlow is also a Class 1 with no throttle. The Blix Vika is 7lb lighter than the Magnum Premium II with a similar size battery, but if the brakes and speed matter to you then you've made your decision.

Wow! I did not know that - thanks. now it's down to the Vika or Magnum