Been lurking on You Tube etc. looked at a pile of reviews and so on concerning bikes and have become very interested in getting one. I am fortunate in that there is a bike store an hours drive from my home so yesterday decided to pay a visit and possibly purchase one.
My wife and I walked into a sea of them must have at least 50 on the floor and many different brands. Great! but then I stopped and noticed these things are very large. I am a short person 5'8" maybe a bit less and an inseam of only 28", so the first one I tried to sit on was a challenge for sure, couldn't get my leg over the thing and the seat is way to high for me. It seemed they were all very large in size and a bit intimidating for me.
First thing I realized is a step thru is a must for me, unless I carry a step stool with me. So I eliminated all the cross member frames and concentrated on those, but the saddle height was still to high as I can't come to a stop and put my feet down on the ground, just make me feel unstable.
The dealer then showed me the Evo Street with 26" wheels and it fit me, I could place my feet on the ground and the whole bike seems smaller, like me. The other one that was close was the Magnum step thru I think a Metro also with 26" tires, he had another don't remember the model from Magnum that was very upgraded in all ways but can't remember the name of it. It was sold however so I didn't get to try it.
As far as price the Evo is a thousand dollars more than the Magnum, not sure it it's that much better? But I really liked the integrated battery in the frame, makes it much less obvious for sure, very nice looking and can be charged on the bike.
At this point taking a little break to read more as it gets Very Overwhelming with all the brands and features. The Evo only goes to 20mph as well how important that is I don't know, my wife feels that's fast enough and I don't need 28 mph, she may have a point, I'm 76 now and don't bounce back as well as I did years ago...LOL Thanks for listening if you read this and I would welcome any feedback or advice from those of you experienced riders, I will primarily be on local hard surface streets don't see going off road except a few bike trails that are hard pack and paved. Jerry
PS: I should mention I live right on the ocean on the coast route 1 in central Oregon so if I ride the coast in the winter months there is virtually no traffic and scenery to spare but the road is all up and down and curves, so hill climbing will definitely be of primary importance to me. I also feel the hydraulic brakes will be a needed option.
My wife and I walked into a sea of them must have at least 50 on the floor and many different brands. Great! but then I stopped and noticed these things are very large. I am a short person 5'8" maybe a bit less and an inseam of only 28", so the first one I tried to sit on was a challenge for sure, couldn't get my leg over the thing and the seat is way to high for me. It seemed they were all very large in size and a bit intimidating for me.
First thing I realized is a step thru is a must for me, unless I carry a step stool with me. So I eliminated all the cross member frames and concentrated on those, but the saddle height was still to high as I can't come to a stop and put my feet down on the ground, just make me feel unstable.
The dealer then showed me the Evo Street with 26" wheels and it fit me, I could place my feet on the ground and the whole bike seems smaller, like me. The other one that was close was the Magnum step thru I think a Metro also with 26" tires, he had another don't remember the model from Magnum that was very upgraded in all ways but can't remember the name of it. It was sold however so I didn't get to try it.
As far as price the Evo is a thousand dollars more than the Magnum, not sure it it's that much better? But I really liked the integrated battery in the frame, makes it much less obvious for sure, very nice looking and can be charged on the bike.
At this point taking a little break to read more as it gets Very Overwhelming with all the brands and features. The Evo only goes to 20mph as well how important that is I don't know, my wife feels that's fast enough and I don't need 28 mph, she may have a point, I'm 76 now and don't bounce back as well as I did years ago...LOL Thanks for listening if you read this and I would welcome any feedback or advice from those of you experienced riders, I will primarily be on local hard surface streets don't see going off road except a few bike trails that are hard pack and paved. Jerry
PS: I should mention I live right on the ocean on the coast route 1 in central Oregon so if I ride the coast in the winter months there is virtually no traffic and scenery to spare but the road is all up and down and curves, so hill climbing will definitely be of primary importance to me. I also feel the hydraulic brakes will be a needed option.
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