Limits of step through bikes?
At 70, my wife can no longer swing her leg over the seat when mounting or dismounting her Cannondale touring bike. She’s waiting for hip surgery, and we’re both hoping this limiting problem will disappear with surgery (ya gotta be an optimist past 60….). Over the decades, we’ve cycle toured many thousands of miles, and she intends to get back on her Cannondale. In the interim, however, she wants a step through. I’m thinking a step through (unless one goes super hi-end or custom) is NOT going to give her the stretched-out geometry of a road or touring bike. But she does NOT want an upright, large saddle, urban cruiser. Are there typically bike configurations — especially second—hand ones — to be had these days that allow step through dis/mounting but also more athletic and efficient cycling? Thanks for any advice.