Edie
New Member
Hi - many thanks in anticipation of some help - everyone seems very helpful on these threads!
I am late forties, 5'1" female - looking for an bike so I can keep up with the kids despite bad knees, ankles, and a bit of asthma. Looking for pedal assist for hills only - hoping to use leg muscles for remainder.
I test drove the Raleigh Detour step through yesterday, which was nice, but wanted to widen my search. Another local dealer here in DC has the Trek Lift + low step which I could try.
I think my wishlist is
pedal assist
small frame for 5’1” -narrows down options I imagine.
lightweight
comfortable
recreational ride over paved and gravel trails (not daily use as have to drive the kids to school - sigh).
fit on a back mounted car rack (hence step-through not an option?)
removable battery charge option
Would rather pay less than $3000.
Thanks so much!
edie
I am late forties, 5'1" female - looking for an bike so I can keep up with the kids despite bad knees, ankles, and a bit of asthma. Looking for pedal assist for hills only - hoping to use leg muscles for remainder.
I test drove the Raleigh Detour step through yesterday, which was nice, but wanted to widen my search. Another local dealer here in DC has the Trek Lift + low step which I could try.
I think my wishlist is
pedal assist
small frame for 5’1” -narrows down options I imagine.
lightweight
comfortable
recreational ride over paved and gravel trails (not daily use as have to drive the kids to school - sigh).
fit on a back mounted car rack (hence step-through not an option?)
removable battery charge option
Would rather pay less than $3000.
Thanks so much!
edie
