Petite older female need help,with choosing E-Bike.

So, I ended up buying a Vika+...nice bike but it feels a bit unstable with the 20” wheels (would 26” wheels feel more smooth/stable?)...I think I would also like suspension and maybe hydraulic disk brakes. I am looking for another bike for another location because while I bought the Vika because it folds, I find it to heavy to transport on a regular basis. So I’m considering a second, non folding bike. Any recommendations for a cute bike that would fit a short rider but have larger than 20” wheels? I was looking at the Benno Ejoy, but it appears it doesn’t have a throttle, which is a must.
 
So, I ended up buying a Vika+...nice bike but it feels a bit unstable with the 20” wheels (would 26” wheels feel more smooth/stable?)...I think I would also like suspension and maybe hydraulic disk brakes. I am looking for another bike for another location because while I bought the Vika because it folds, I find it to heavy to transport on a regular basis. So I’m considering a second, non folding bike. Any recommendations for a cute bike that would fit a short rider but have larger than 20” wheels? I was looking at the Benno Ejoy, but it appears it doesn’t have a throttle, which is a must.
Buy the bike I showed you and put a suspension seat post on it . You dont need an expensive seat post , she put the one in the link at the bottom and loves it . My wife 61 did what I suggested and is happy as punch .
Amazon.com : Venzo Suspension Mountain Road Bike Bicycle Shock Seatpost - 27.2 x 350mm - Suitable for Rider Weight 70-85kg : Sports & Outdoors
 
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I didnt read the thread so excuse me for not knowing what has been suggested but here is the best all around bike for the money you can get IMHO and my wife ( 5'1" ) has had one for 3 years and not "1" problem . It really has been as sweet as it looks and it's a torque sensor bike !
EUNORAU Electric Step-Thru beach cruiser style Bike 500W peak!! Colorful panel+torque sensor!! – EUNORAU ELECTRIC BIKES (eunorau-ebike.com)
The tires are under 2”...has she tried it on a dirt bike path?
 
Yes she has , I changed the tires out to Innova 26x1.95 and they work pretty good . Not really good in deep sand but fine on hard pack trails . However she did buy an M2S Scout for those times when she want to go hard core with me .
 
I think I would also like suspension and maybe hydraulic disk brakes. I am looking for another bike for another location because while I bought the Vika because it folds, I find it to heavy to transport on a regular basis. So I’m considering a second, non folding bike. Any recommendations for a cute bike that would fit a short rider but have larger than 20” wheels? I was looking at the Benno Ejoy, but it appears it doesn’t have a throttle, which is a must.
Ultimate stability, 24" wheels, not a bit light weight 72 lb, made for short people, blix packa. The stretch frame has totally solved the problem of MTBs & cruisers pitching me over the handlebars as the wheel snaps sideways. (Now I own a discontinued yuba bodaboda). Plus being longer it doesn't nose around in the wind, like the 40 mph gusts we had last Tuesday. I run my 2.1" tires @ 45 psi for better ride. Packa has a standard seat post if you want a suspension post add on. DD hub motor is fine for Long Island, but would not suit hilly territory. As far as hydraulic brakes, changing brake handles from 3.5" long to 5" long has seriously increased control and decreased force required for 140 mm tektro disk brakes on my bike. All MTB cruisers & cargo bikes use the same cable ends, so swapping my handles was a 30 minute job - most time prying the rubber ends off. I don't have to put the bike in the car to take the hydraulic brakes to the bike shop, because I don't have a car. Mechanical disks adjust in 5 minutes every 1000 miles. Took an hour to replace the pads at 4000 miles. If you do want to transport the bike regularly, there are roll on back racks with a ramp: see the parts and accessories thread. No lifting.
BTW I have 28" pants inseam, long in the torso for 68" height, short 30" sleeves, 160 lb male, age 70. I lift 3 lb weights per Margaret Richards, do toe touches and leaning on chair pushups to maintain my back & arm muscles, which deteriorate fast after age 55.
 
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I didnt read the thread so excuse me for not knowing what has been suggested but here is the best all around bike for the money you can get IMHO and my wife ( 5'1" ) has had one for 3 years and not "1" problem . It really has been as sweet as it looks and it's a torque sensor bike !
EUNORAU Electric Step-Thru beach cruiser style Bike 500W peak!! Colorful panel+torque sensor!! – EUNORAU ELECTRIC BIKES (eunorau-ebike.com)
Seems a little heavy at 59 lbs plus only 350 motor.
 
So, I ended up buying a Vika+...nice bike but it feels a bit unstable with the 20” wheels (would 26” wheels feel more smooth/stable?)...I think I would also like suspension and maybe hydraulic disk brakes. I am looking for another bike for another location because while I bought the Vika because it folds, I find it to heavy to transport on a regular basis. So I’m considering a second, non folding bike. Any recommendations for a cute bike that would fit a short rider but have larger than 20” wheels? I was looking at the Benno Ejoy, but it appears it doesn’t have a throttle, which is a must.
The Ride1up Core 5 step thru is lighter, less than 50 lbs, would fit and has throttle, 500 w motor and full size tires. Similar is the AventonPace 350, but it is only 350 watt motor. Both very stable, less than 50 lbs.You could add a suspension seat post. If you want to add a suspension fork, which I do not think is necessary, it will add more weight to the bike. My Espin Sport is 55 lbs. It has a suspension fork and hydraulic brakes and was about $1200. The comparable step thru model is the Espin Flow. Frame size is 17.
 
The Ride1up Core 5 step thru is lighter, less than 50 lbs, would fit and has throttle, 500 w motor and full size tires. Similar is the AventonPace 350, but it is only 350 watt motor. Both very stable, less than 50 lbs.You could add a suspension seat post. If you want to add a suspension fork, which I do not think is necessary, it will add more weight to the bike. My Espin Sport is 55 lbs. It has a suspension fork and hydraulic brakes and was about $1200. The comparable step thru model is the Espin Flow. Frame size is 17.
Concerned with espin flow tire size, less than 2” wide.
 
I’m looking at the ride1up 700 series..do you know if EBR has reviewed it? Looks good!
Ride1Up 700 Series Review | ElectricBikeReview.com
Summary
  • A commute-ready ebike with sturdy aluminum alloy fenders and versatile rear rack with triple bungee and pannier hangers, available in two frame styles (high-step and step-thru), two color choices, and ships to the US, Canada, and Mexico
  • Great value given the name-brand components: 160mm Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, Selle Royal comfort saddle, 11-32 tooth 7-speed Shimano drivetrain, high-capacity frame-integrated Retention Rhino battery with Samsung cells, Schwalbe Super Moto-X tires, and integrated Blaze-Lite front and rear lights
  • Lots of attention to detail here, the color scheme looks professional, they included bottle cage bosses on both frame types, the charging port, and battery locking cylinder are mounted high up on the frame, the TFT LCD display is color and is fairly easy to use and adjust with multiple settings, higher top speed of ~27mph makes this a great platform for commuting
  • More assembly required because the bike is broken down to fit in a smaller box... but shipping is very affordable (or free in the contiguous USA), No slap guard or chain guide, basic pedals get the job done but aren't as large or durable, no USB charging ports, step-thru frame only comes in small size, basic two-amp charger takes longer with the high capacity battery
 
Ride1Up 700 Series Review | ElectricBikeReview.com
Summary
  • A commute-ready ebike with sturdy aluminum alloy fenders and versatile rear rack with triple bungee and pannier hangers, available in two frame styles (high-step and step-thru), two color choices, and ships to the US, Canada, and Mexico
  • Great value given the name-brand components: 160mm Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, Selle Royal comfort saddle, 11-32 tooth 7-speed Shimano drivetrain, high-capacity frame-integrated Retention Rhino battery with Samsung cells, Schwalbe Super Moto-X tires, and integrated Blaze-Lite front and rear lights
  • Lots of attention to detail here, the color scheme looks professional, they included bottle cage bosses on both frame types, the charging port, and battery locking cylinder are mounted high up on the frame, the TFT LCD display is color and is fairly easy to use and adjust with multiple settings, higher top speed of ~27mph makes this a great platform for commuting
  • More assembly required because the bike is broken down to fit in a smaller box... but shipping is very affordable (or free in the contiguous USA), No slap guard or chain guide, basic pedals get the job done but aren't as large or durable, no USB charging ports, step-thru frame only comes in small size, basic two-amp charger takes longer with the high capacity battery
Looks good but I’m concerned about some of the negative experiences I’ve seen posted on the Ride1up forum here. Also the battery seems difficult to remove and put back, which I will have to do because I will be keeping it on a public bike room in my apt (or take my chances with the battery locked?), also annoyed about the kickstand placement! I guess nothing is perfect!
 
Ok, so I admit I’m in my 60s, but I practice yoga regularly, often walk 5 miles, bike 10 miles, and last year I took a bike trip in Italy, so I’m pretty fit. I’ve never owned an E-Bike, but I did ride one for a week in Italy on my trip and it was a game changer. My boyfriend has an E-Bike and I’m getting frustrated biking with him, as I obviously can’t keep up! I would like to get an E-Bike but the more research I do, the more confused I get.

Here are some of my questions:

1) folding or not folding? My preference is folding because my bf lives in NYC and loves riding along the river and I’d like to be able to put the bike in the car to join him. From my research I have determined that I would prefer 20” wheels, not 16”. My purpose for the bike is purely recreational, not commuting, so I am looking for comfort. However, even the 20” folding bikes I have looked into don’t seem to be so comfortable. I also read one review that said with the low step through bikes, she couldn’t stop the bike to take a photo because the bike would just fall down (because the bar on the bike was so low). On the other hand, the step through apppeals to me because I am short.

2) size: I’m only 5’0” so I need the bike to be small enough to be comfortable, but also large enough to be comfortable.

3) weight: I found a couple that looked interesting, such as the Tern and and Blix Vika+, but either I’m too short or the bike is too heavy. I’m trying to find something 30 lbs or lighter. Most of the small, light ones have 16”:wheels and I don’t think that would be comfortable enough for long rides. The Vika + has 20” wheels but it’s 56 lbs! I am thinking about the Bike Friday New Tourist, Which also has 20” wheels, but I’m concerned that it looks something like a clown car and I would want to test it first. Not easy, since I live in NY.

4) test ride, seeing bike in person: I live on Long Island in NY and there are pretty much no E-Bike stores here. Some of the bikes I am interested in are built elsewhere. Are people just buying these from internet research sight unseen, without test riding? There are a few stores in NYC but I’m not sure they have the models I am interested in.

It seems from what I’ve seen that most of these bikes are geared toward men..too big and heavy for older short women like me 🥴! Any helpwould be appreciated! I’d like to keep the price under $2k, but would be willing to go as high as $3k if I could find the perfect bike!
Hi. I am in the same position as you. In fact, i could have written what you wrote. What ebike did you end up getting? I am getting so confused and overwhelmed so would appreciate finding out what ebike you purchased and if you are happy with it. Thanks.
 
I do not think the batteries on the R1up 700 are difficult to remove and put back. Just release with key. Make sure the frame size will fit. Especially if you want to add a suspension seat post. R1up seems to have good customer service. The Espin Flow is also nice and the 2 inch tires are plenty wide for me. I am used to skinner analog hybrid bike tires. My Espin Sport has the same tires and it is very stable and can handle unpaved surfaces. Wider tires add weight to a bike. The Aventon Pace 350 or 500 come in different frame sizes and they are little lighter. I don't like them because the throttle will not work from a complete stop and because you can not adjust power levels. However the frame may fit you better and if there is a local bike shop near you that sells them you would get local support.
 
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