Hi, I just joined this forum with the hopes of getting some recommendations as to which ebikes my wife and I should consider buying. There are so many choices and options I’m hoping some more experienced people can help us. Here is some background.
I am 63 years old, 6’2” tall and weigh 230 lbs. I have had one total knee replacement and am likely headed toward another in the next few years. My wife is 62 years old, 5’8” tall and weighs 140 lbs. She has had ankle surgery. We both just retired. We are very active but aging!!!
We live in NJ, but now have a travel trailer. Our goal is to take ebikes with us and use them for touring on our travels. We have owned hybrid bikes for close to 30 years. Most of our riding is on gravel type trails, e.g., rail trails, canal trails, etc. We also do some local riding on the roads near our home. We often take day trips in the fifty mile round trip range. However, now that we are getting older and have some orthopedic issues we would like to upgrade to ebikes to make pedaling easier and especially help with the uphill climbs.
From what we have researched so far, we would like bikes suited to trail and road riding, but not mountain bikes. My wife would probably prefer a step through for her. We like the idea of a bike that offers an attachment for a second battery for the extra range and security. We are leaning toward a mid drive bike but don’t know for sure. We also would like front fork suspension, at least. Our budget is in the $2500 to $3500 per bike range. We have looked at the Dost bikes and like them. Trek also seems to be a good choice, but which model? What others would you recommend.
Thanks in advance for any educated feedback you can offer.
I am 63 years old, 6’2” tall and weigh 230 lbs. I have had one total knee replacement and am likely headed toward another in the next few years. My wife is 62 years old, 5’8” tall and weighs 140 lbs. She has had ankle surgery. We both just retired. We are very active but aging!!!
We live in NJ, but now have a travel trailer. Our goal is to take ebikes with us and use them for touring on our travels. We have owned hybrid bikes for close to 30 years. Most of our riding is on gravel type trails, e.g., rail trails, canal trails, etc. We also do some local riding on the roads near our home. We often take day trips in the fifty mile round trip range. However, now that we are getting older and have some orthopedic issues we would like to upgrade to ebikes to make pedaling easier and especially help with the uphill climbs.
From what we have researched so far, we would like bikes suited to trail and road riding, but not mountain bikes. My wife would probably prefer a step through for her. We like the idea of a bike that offers an attachment for a second battery for the extra range and security. We are leaning toward a mid drive bike but don’t know for sure. We also would like front fork suspension, at least. Our budget is in the $2500 to $3500 per bike range. We have looked at the Dost bikes and like them. Trek also seems to be a good choice, but which model? What others would you recommend.
Thanks in advance for any educated feedback you can offer.
