Don Kinson
New Member
Dear Folks,
I'm a 63 year old fellow, with a young wife and 3 kids, I've not been in good health for about 8 years but am beginning to recover. My income decreased dramatically during this time and so last year my wife started her own business to make ends meet. She uses the car everyday and we cannot afford a second. I need cheaper transportation for doctors appointments, business meetings AND picking up the kids from school from time to time. I also want to exercise and increase the intensity over time as I intend to get my strength back and resume being a stud.
I've reviewed 49cc gas engines scooters, electric mopeds and electric bikes. I've put more hours into it than I gave my post high school education. I've come to the conclusion that the Juice Rider makes the most sense and its under $3000 price does not exceed that very limit I've seen.
It will do the job certainly, but it is such a "no frills model" that, in truth, I'm trying to avoid it. I'm a gadget freak and this guy doesn't even have a speedometer, nor headlights or even any shock absorbers, and the wheels...well I'm not a giant, but I'm not form Oz either.
However, I've come across the Companion Passenger bike seat www.thebikeseat.com that in itself, really impresses me. The manufacture says that most bikes (including the electrics) can accommodate it's mounting as long as the rear axles size is pretty standard. I can check a model for this straightforwardly by merely asking the company.
I'm just wondering if electric bikes, like the Pedego line or any other brand's, are made to hold the weight of a passenger on the back. My weight is 180 and any of my kids weight will not exceed more that 130 lbs for the next 3 years. Does anyone have any experience/knowledge that I can apply in choosing a more exciting bike that I could use the Companion on? I would appreciate it muchly. Best D. Kinson
I'm a 63 year old fellow, with a young wife and 3 kids, I've not been in good health for about 8 years but am beginning to recover. My income decreased dramatically during this time and so last year my wife started her own business to make ends meet. She uses the car everyday and we cannot afford a second. I need cheaper transportation for doctors appointments, business meetings AND picking up the kids from school from time to time. I also want to exercise and increase the intensity over time as I intend to get my strength back and resume being a stud.
I've reviewed 49cc gas engines scooters, electric mopeds and electric bikes. I've put more hours into it than I gave my post high school education. I've come to the conclusion that the Juice Rider makes the most sense and its under $3000 price does not exceed that very limit I've seen.
It will do the job certainly, but it is such a "no frills model" that, in truth, I'm trying to avoid it. I'm a gadget freak and this guy doesn't even have a speedometer, nor headlights or even any shock absorbers, and the wheels...well I'm not a giant, but I'm not form Oz either.
However, I've come across the Companion Passenger bike seat www.thebikeseat.com that in itself, really impresses me. The manufacture says that most bikes (including the electrics) can accommodate it's mounting as long as the rear axles size is pretty standard. I can check a model for this straightforwardly by merely asking the company.
I'm just wondering if electric bikes, like the Pedego line or any other brand's, are made to hold the weight of a passenger on the back. My weight is 180 and any of my kids weight will not exceed more that 130 lbs for the next 3 years. Does anyone have any experience/knowledge that I can apply in choosing a more exciting bike that I could use the Companion on? I would appreciate it muchly. Best D. Kinson
