Step-Thru

[JoeinJP]

Electrek’s Take
I find this new step-through trend quite interesting.

When it first began, I would see a lot of comments to the effect of “What’s up with the girl’s frame?”

But I’m seeing less of that now, perhaps as people begin to realize that 1) you can be a man even if your bike doesn’t have a high top bar, and 2) step-through bikes are simply more comfortable to mount.

Some retailers still advertise as such, usually the non-electric bikes. I never understood the logic, wouldn't guys want to avoid the horizontal bar? (The custom began because women were supposed to wear dresses and be mindful of that.) Step throughs are easier on less limber legs and I like the increasing acceptance!

 

[Al P]

I think the top tube provides added strength and rigidity to the frame. Some step-thrus have a mid-tube.

 

[AlanDB]

For an old fart like me with hip and arthritis problems, the low step-thru of my Gazelle Arroyo is a godsend. I have had some gentle (good natured) teasing about riding a "girls bike", but I just smile and keep riding

 

[slippitt]

Has anyone heard anything more about this line of bikes? Their specs look really nice. I like the cruiser. https://shop.sondors.com/pages/cruiser

 

[Sierratim]

Has anyone heard anything more about this line of bikes? Their specs look really nice. I like the cruiser. https://shop.sondors.com/pages/cruiser

Sooo many bikes, so little time...

 

[e-boy]

 

[byunbee]

Has anyone heard anything more about this line of bikes? Their specs look really nice. I like the cruiser. https://shop.sondors.com/pages/cruiser

There aren’t any specs really. They are very vague about the components they use. Not a single call out to model of any component.

It’s just a rendering at this point. Until I see a real bike of list of components, it just vaporware to me.

 

[e-boy]

 

[e-boy]

Sonders says rear rack , fenders , and bag will be available for the Cruiser model .
https://shop.sondors.com/products/sondors-mxs-fenders-rack-bag-kit?_pos=8&_sid=3506e9942&_ss=r

 

[e-boy]

 

[e-boy]

 

[e-boy]

 

[jaizon]

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Bull Copperhead
EVO HD WAVE

 

[Dewey]

@Chris Nolte has a nice video roundup of 2020 models of some of the step-through bikes sold at his shops

 

[e-boy]

 

[Harleyman64]

Buy this and save alot of future regret

Stunner X 6

Stunner bikes are comfort cruiser electric bikes that offer a sit-up-straight riding position. These eBikes are best for street riding and moderate trail rides. Riding a Biktrix Stunner is often compared to riding a fast couch on wheels. 750W mid drive.

www.biktrix.com

Bafang makes the most Powerful ebike motors Period.

 

[Blasst]

First ebike I ever rode, made me a fan of the step-thru, and it was in Taiwan last year. Nice little bike even for a 6'2", 220lb me

 

[Rog]

The best choice for step-thru - the specialized como - more on why we decided on this bike here https://ebikeexplorations.com

 

[jaizon]

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The best choice for step-thru - the specialized como - more on why we decided on this bike here https://ebiketours.site/category/e-bike-reviews/

That is a beauty!!!

 

[e-boy]