UphillBothWays
Member
To All Bike Manufacturers:
You have been making bikes for years. Now, you have thousands of 60+ bikers who haven’t ridden for over 25 years.
We have different needs and concerns.
WE COME IN ALL SIZES. ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL!
I CAN’T be the only short female who cannot find the right bike!!!
My bike does not exist. TALLER bikers can handle the bikes that are available now. Short riders are very limited.
TIME TO START MAKING BIKES FOR THIS GENERATION OF BIKERS!!!
HERE IS WHAT I WANT:
LOW Step Through
Mid drive motor
750 W. 48V
14ah or more
On Demand Throttle - a must!
SMALL size for shorter riders
Upright position
Handlebars that are not as wide as cruiser, upright, adjustable
Suspension fork
Suspension seat post
Hydraulic disc brakes
Cushy wide seat
Integrated battery
2.4 or wider tires, puncture proof, 26”
7-10 gears
Head lights with turning signals
Weight- 40-55 lbs with rack. (Rack does not have to be heavy duty!)
ADDED BONUS
Customizable colors like Electric Bike Company does it.
Integrated locking device (Como code) so bike cannot be ridden without it. Or maybe integrated GPS.
Something like a KILL SWITCH I had once on my classic convertible might be good.
Most of these features are pretty necessary for older, more fragile riders.
A bike that is lighter in weight is easier to control. Less likely to fall
Ability to get your feet on the ground can prevent a fall.
TOD is important for many seniors in many situations. We are a bit less agile.
Mid drive motor allows you to remove both wheels if you need to bring it in for repair. Or place in car, Uber, Taxi etc
Where is my bike????
CLOSEST I have found is FLX from San Diego. Tires seem to be too thin, but has everything else, except the bonus stuff!
You have been making bikes for years. Now, you have thousands of 60+ bikers who haven’t ridden for over 25 years.
We have different needs and concerns.
WE COME IN ALL SIZES. ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL!
I CAN’T be the only short female who cannot find the right bike!!!
My bike does not exist. TALLER bikers can handle the bikes that are available now. Short riders are very limited.
TIME TO START MAKING BIKES FOR THIS GENERATION OF BIKERS!!!
HERE IS WHAT I WANT:
LOW Step Through
Mid drive motor
750 W. 48V
14ah or more
On Demand Throttle - a must!
SMALL size for shorter riders
Upright position
Handlebars that are not as wide as cruiser, upright, adjustable
Suspension fork
Suspension seat post
Hydraulic disc brakes
Cushy wide seat
Integrated battery
2.4 or wider tires, puncture proof, 26”
7-10 gears
Head lights with turning signals
Weight- 40-55 lbs with rack. (Rack does not have to be heavy duty!)
ADDED BONUS
Customizable colors like Electric Bike Company does it.
Integrated locking device (Como code) so bike cannot be ridden without it. Or maybe integrated GPS.
Something like a KILL SWITCH I had once on my classic convertible might be good.
Most of these features are pretty necessary for older, more fragile riders.
A bike that is lighter in weight is easier to control. Less likely to fall
Ability to get your feet on the ground can prevent a fall.
TOD is important for many seniors in many situations. We are a bit less agile.
Mid drive motor allows you to remove both wheels if you need to bring it in for repair. Or place in car, Uber, Taxi etc
Where is my bike????
CLOSEST I have found is FLX from San Diego. Tires seem to be too thin, but has everything else, except the bonus stuff!