Teranluis1991

My wife and I have been wanting to start riding bikes. I decided to get her something very comfortable to help her stick with it and becauseshe has some back problems. We would be riding around our neighborhood, parks, and light trails. I've found 2 bikes that I think will be good for her. One being the Electra Loft 7d and the other a Specialized Expedition Low entry. The electra I can get for $120 and the Specialized for $175. Which of these 2 bikes would best suit her needs? I do see that the Specialized has wider tires which would probably help for more off road terrains. Any input is appreciated.

Schweinhund

The specialized is a 1000+ dollar bike, the other is half that. look at the specialized first,

Teranluis1991

I found them both to be around $550, the Specialized was discontinued in 2016. The Electra is still being sold I believe.

Schweinhund

Ah, I was looking at a roll élite low entry.
Electra's are fine bikes you looking for comfort or speed? The Electra is a 700c commuter and the Specialized is more of a city bike with bigger tires than the Electra has.

Teranluis1991

We are looking for comfort especially since my wife gets sore pretty quick. Just want a comfortable bike that will do good at parks and around the neighborhood and sometimes light trails, nothing too off road.

Schweinhund

the Specialized then

2old

Why not go to both stores and have her try the bikes; let her butt decide which is the premium entry, and if neither, keep trying them out.