Low step is the deff way to go for an old fart like me. The number of times I borrow my sons bike and had difficulty getting on and off it. I then saw Kalkhoff low step but me at 6’2” none of them were big enough for me. Then I saw a Raleigh Motus grand tour which had a much bigger frame also it came with hub gears, locking device on the back wheel, mud guards, front suspension and the seat tubes was also sprung. Now I wanted hub gears as they need less maintenance than my sons derailleur gears. I’m in my 70s and have the probs that come with age re knees. In fact I recently had a full knee replacement and I’m just getting back into riding my bike. Since buying this bike in August last year I have done 1,800 miles on it. I did have 2 months off after my op and yesterday was my first time of doing over 20 miles, only 15 miles this morning. Prior to the op I was doing 25 miles most mornings weather permitting. I need to build my strength back up and cycling is the way to go.😊
A step thru is definitely a good option, one that I'm currently considering with the Specialized Roll 3.0...I just don't think that something as simple as a bicycle is made any better, or more accessible in electric. KISS principle.
Many thanks for commenting. Mid and low-step bikes make a lot of sense. Particularly now that they are available for different terrains and riding requirements. Let us know if we can help you chose your next bike. Cheers Jason
Low step is the deff way to go for an old fart like me. The number of times I borrow my sons bike and had difficulty getting on and off it. I then saw Kalkhoff low step but me at 6’2” none of them were big enough for me. Then I saw a Raleigh Motus grand tour which had a much bigger frame also it came with hub gears, locking device on the back wheel, mud guards, front suspension and the seat tubes was also sprung. Now I wanted hub gears as they need less maintenance than my sons derailleur gears. I’m in my 70s and have the probs that come with age re knees. In fact I recently had a full knee replacement and I’m just getting back into riding my bike. Since buying this bike in August last year I have done 1,800 miles on it. I did have 2 months off after my op and yesterday was my first time of doing over 20 miles, only 15 miles this morning. Prior to the op I was doing 25 miles most mornings weather permitting. I need to build my strength back up and cycling is the way to go.😊
Great video as always 👍👍👍
Thanks, David! Glad you enjoyed it. 🤝
A step thru is definitely a good option, one that I'm currently considering with the Specialized Roll 3.0...I just don't think that something as simple as a bicycle is made any better, or more accessible in electric. KISS principle.
Do you know any carbon frame midmotor Ebikes with low step frame?
I’m 65 and swinging a leg over my motorcycle is getting to be a bit much. My bicycle isn’t much different. My next bicycle will be a mid step.
Many thanks for commenting. Mid and low-step bikes make a lot of sense. Particularly now that they are available for different terrains and riding requirements. Let us know if we can help you chose your next bike. Cheers Jason
So, here's the number one reason not to buy a step thru aka girls bike . If you drop 😅down you will smash yer n_tz as I found out @ approx 8 yrs old.
Surely, that would be far more sudden and hurt a lot more on a crossbar? 🤔 Sorry to hear that though! Ouch.