Avoid etrikes, they can't tilt for curves and are prone to crash above walking speeds. I bought a gently used Gazelle NL at a dealership a few years ago. I love the comfortable upright Dutch style, and mid drive allows motor to utilize the bike's internal gears. For about the same price as cheap online ebikes a used good quality one can be found at a reputable ebike dealership, already assembled😊

Best not to charge the battery in the house, especially overnight .

I was researching e bikes and was turned off by the weight. My Trek is less than 30 pounds and it’s heavy enough for my likes. Lifting a 70 pound bike is more than I’d want. I’m also concerned about chances of the lithium ion battery overheating and catching fire.

Not a word about a mid-drive torque sensor being better than a cadence sensor hub drive?

Cant imagine Grandma getting on this when she can’t see 30 feet.

I pick up a Marshall by Schwinn mountain bike for father day special try ing out soon going back up too $1600+ seen some at $900.00 had a red dot control it was gotta n ozone min better

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Hello Brian, I'm 65 & my wife is 75, both in great health. We're in the market for some bikes your review was excellent, particularly for my wife. Her wrists are not strong and the higher handle bars seem like a solid solution, thanks again, and happy riding from Canada!!

I just bought a Go Trax after watching your video. Very nice bike at a very good price. Have you ever had to have any repairs or maintenance done? The bike shops here want to sell me a much more expensive bike for the service.

Informative, easy listening and no hype! Thank you. Will be checking out your other video(s).

Thank you for a great video! Best info I have found on You Tube for what seniors need to consider in selecting an e bike.

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Looking to purchase that Gotrax for the wife, but she's only 5 feet tall. Would she be able to reach the ground while seated at its lowest position?

here in the UK....stupid laws re e-bikes....no throttle, only pedal assist, max 15.5 mph, 250wh motors or less only

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The headlight is very useful during daylight hours. I turn mine on all of the time so that oncoming motorists can see me more easily!

Where are the videos on how flats are remedied? I now ride an ELECTRA CRUISER 7D so flats are easy.

Folderds are great for the RV......A (xx SOLID xx)4 bike rack in the rear, hitch mount/or cargo rack mounted to the hitch. Its low, easy on and off, not extra height for vibration and bounce, easy cargo rack charging. I use covers and is clean and neat.

thank youu..i finally decided to swich to ebike, im menopausal woman age 2 , with double scoliosis greeting from a Romanian woman in Manchester

Very good comments. I bought a Hyper commuter bike for my wife last year. In addition to replacing the saddle, I purchased an additional battery to eliminate any range anxiety. Flashing lights are added front and back. A rear-view mirror made her MUCH more comfortable. Saddle bags provide plenty of volume to pack food, battery, tools, clothing etc. Now she rides her bike while I use my Cannondale road bike. Last year she did 50km (30miles) on a single battery, by riding for a good portion of the ride. We are both 67. Regards from Canada

I've been riding this bike for about a month kzbin.infoUgkxwC0IIeIomGQVeBWg-kKJaToZkLEFIA2W and a half now and I think it's fantastic. It helps me get to work on time every day since I'm able to fit it inside of public transportation rush hour. The price is great too, people are always shocked when they ask me how much I paid for the fold up and I tell them "200". It's easy to fold and installation when it ships is insanely easy. All you have to install when the bike arrives is one foot pedal, everything else is done for you. I do recommend you carry some sort of wrench to tighten any loose screws on the handle bar and seat whenever they get a little bit loose. Other than that I think it's a fantastic bike. Easily fits in the home, can fit inside a car trunk and can even fit in subway rush hour.

Went to Devils Tower, walk clear around it, saw a few and walkedrun city climbers on it also. Drive pretty much around Wyoming. Also went to Mt. Rushmore. Walked the trail under the presidents noses, lol. That was back in 2003.

Get a bike with disc brakes. They will stop you better than anything else out there. Remember that e-bikes are heavier than regular bikes. If you buy a bike on-line there may be quite a bit of assembly with some bikes. If you drink water, just stop and drink it. Don't try to drink while riding, it's safer to stop.

From Australia....thank you.

Maybe I’ll make a video of me lifting this same bike into my SUV…I’m 73, 5’5”. If you lift it sideways, you can balance it on your thighs to make the lifting easier. I would hate for folks to be scared away from this great bike. Rode on gravel today, and the fat tires were fantastic..no slipping & sliding.

I just bought the same bike as in your video. Went for a folding bike because I didn’t want the expense of installing a hitch and buying a carrier. I take exception to your thought that it’s a 2-person job. This 5’5” 73 year old female can fold it and lift it into the back of my Honda CrV. The trick is to do the folding as close to the back of the car as possible. I balance the folded bike on my thighs as I lift it.

At 72 Y/O, I went with a 750W48V11.2AH 20"x4" folder with hydraulic disc brakes, fenders and rear rack. At 66 lbs, I can easily put it in my Scion hatchback and take it to city park and lake trails. So, Nov 2022 I bought a fast GForce T42 on my 73rd bday! April 22, 2023, Beavers Bend, OK I forgot to raise my kickstand and after a long rt hand downhill run, I tried to make a sharp left turn at over 30mph. The stand dug into the asphalt, and flipped the bike! An hour later I was in Idabal OK ER with a broken neck... I'm supposed to get the neck brace off July 13th... Old age forgetfulness can be fatal. These ebike stands have no safety switches!

Awesome video! 😊

is charging your lithium ion batter in your home a good idea?? ... they say never leave them un-attended as they are known for the risk of fire !!

It’s best that you do not charge your battery inside your home and leave it because of fire risk

thanks for the info just starting to look for my first ebike ,very hilly i n Portugal an need some assistance when riding

Glad I happen to come across your video because we have the same medical issues and I am considering purchasing an ebike later this month for exercise due to my bad knees and fun to get around on some of the trails in town.

Riding is very unhealthy for the nervous system and pelvic floor.

Thanks so much for this video! I'm looking for a bike for my 75yo mother, with bad knees, and this was super helpful! Great job.

I think the amount of power you need is very subjective depending on where you live and the size of the rider. 250 watts may be fine for a <180 lb rider riding mostly in the flat, but I can tell you from experience it's not enough to get my 230 lb frame up the considerable local hills without significant pedal assistance. Now in your case you seem to want more of a workout and that's great, but my feeling is that I'm not training for the Olympics, and I get plenty of exercise with the assist on and I would prefer to glide up hills rather than struggle up them. These factors need to be considered when you consider battery sizes too. The bigger you are and the hillier your terrain, the more battery you'll need. Also, fat tires tend to give a more comfortable ride and can handle any terrain, but are more prone to flats and take more energy to move. Personal preference.

Thanks Bill and Teddy for the videos. My wife and I recently were able to experience small folding ebikes and we are looking around to see if we might find some for our own. Been looking at the Lectric like Teddy has. I like the weight of the XP Lite, but the multi gears of the Step Through model. Keep up the good info!

Thanks for the tips. Do you have links to the shirt and wind breaker you bought?

Seniors #1 fear of e-bikes. Fear of falling. From small fat tire e-bikes. A seniors guide. OTHER VIDEOS IN BRIAN HILLS E-BIKE SERIES. 1. BUYING AN E-BIKE. Seniors guide. A general overview from a seniors perspective. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3y9ZZx3Zdx1eZI 2. E-BIKE ACCESSORIES. A seniors guide. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpW3ZIVnaJmrraM Please let me know what you think. [email protected] 3. SMALL FAT TIRE E-BIKES. A seniors guide. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJnNc6yAl9aJbMk 4. FOLDING AN E-BIKE. A test of how a senior does in his first try at a folding and unfolding a small fat tire e-bike. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXzNlJJ_Yt-NmMU ---- Please comment and subscribe with the bell.

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thanks Brian really helpfull and I feel you are speaking to me not at me

Loved this video. Tip 1, was exactly what I 2as looking for. Lol wide seat.,,, 👍

Great video, I'm 58 just had 3 knee replacements & I've had 7 back surgeries. I'm looking for e bike to go around my development & ride with my dog & grandson. Thank you this was very helpful. I live at the beach but definitely not using it for that. Lol.

Chinese version has a smaller on-board charger. So the Chinese market does have a small storage compartment .

Great tips- thanks so much for sharing! Cheers, Jim