Best light weight step through
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Check out the Liv website, aluminum step throughs made by Giant.
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https://www.specialized.com/us/en/si...=279692-174695
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I test rode at Verve3 Low-Step
I test rode an Extras Small (XS) Verve3 Low-Step. Nice bike the frame width and tires seem enormous compared to my tiny 16" Terry Classic.
Rode well, disc brakes, shifted well. I like it a lot, upright, comfy but seriously, even the XS frame is a hulk. It would need a seat w/a shorter "nose" to fit me well.
I almost bought it but I live in a high rise and it's kinda big for the elevator to my apartment compared to my tiny Terry.
I don't see the point of having such a bulky frame on a bike for small/short people. But it's comfy.
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/b...wstep/p/32732/
Rode well, disc brakes, shifted well. I like it a lot, upright, comfy but seriously, even the XS frame is a hulk. It would need a seat w/a shorter "nose" to fit me well.
I almost bought it but I live in a high rise and it's kinda big for the elevator to my apartment compared to my tiny Terry.
I don't see the point of having such a bulky frame on a bike for small/short people. But it's comfy.
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/b...wstep/p/32732/
I'm trying to find one of these for my wife. There are a few out there, but too far away to drive. They also make a less expensive model for about $800. Trek makes a comparable bike, but it only has a single front chain ring, and they are unavailable until March of 2023. The Specialized is actually a road bike in disguise. It has a road bike drivetrain with a 50/34 tooth chain ring.
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/si...=279692-174695
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/si...=279692-174695
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Nice looking bike, but the seat tube angle seems pretty steep for a bike made just to cruise around leisurely. Be certain that you won't be bearing some weight on your arms and shoulders that will have you hating it after an hour or so of riding.
If you are going to be riding it fast like you are late for work all the time, then it will be a good bike for a more energetic style of riding.
If you are going to be riding it fast like you are late for work all the time, then it will be a good bike for a more energetic style of riding.
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I test rode an Extras Small (XS) Verve3 Low-Step. Nice bike the frame width and tires seem enormous compared to my tiny 16" Terry Classic.
Rode well, disc brakes, shifted well. I like it a lot, upright, comfy but seriously, even the XS frame is a hulk. It would need a seat w/a shorter "nose" to fit me well.
I almost bought it but I live in a high rise and it's kinda big for the elevator to my apartment compared to my tiny Terry.
I don't see the point of having such a bulky frame on a bike for small/short people. But it's comfy.
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/b...wstep/p/32732/
Rode well, disc brakes, shifted well. I like it a lot, upright, comfy but seriously, even the XS frame is a hulk. It would need a seat w/a shorter "nose" to fit me well.
I almost bought it but I live in a high rise and it's kinda big for the elevator to my apartment compared to my tiny Terry.
I don't see the point of having such a bulky frame on a bike for small/short people. But it's comfy.
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/b...wstep/p/32732/
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Lightweight Stepthru
Hi Amy. Just joined this forum today and hoping to find info on a lightweight stepthru and saw your message. I'm 73 and my Trek bike is no longer easy for me to get on and off. Time to get a new bike...I know the key will be sitting on a bike and testing it. Wondering if you found a bike that works for you and if you'd share that info. Problem seems to be lack of inventory locally (I like in western MA) especially in small sized bikes. Thanks. Jill
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There is a distinct difference between a step through, that would include a mixte, and a low step frame.
The Public C9 is a step through. I bought a Handsome She Devil frame, which is a similar mixte at about the same build weight.
A Trek Verve low step is on the 30lb range. If the weight difference is not an issue, a low step is easier to get on and off.
John
The Public C9 is a step through. I bought a Handsome She Devil frame, which is a similar mixte at about the same build weight.
A Trek Verve low step is on the 30lb range. If the weight difference is not an issue, a low step is easier to get on and off.
John
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