E-bike for wife?
12-06-21, 07:29 AM
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E-bike for wife?
Recently got my first E-bike, an Ariel Rideal, and I love it. I'd like to get an E-bike for my wife. I'm 6'1" and the Rideal is fine for me, but at 5'5" it just seems too large for her. Any recommendations on a smaller/lighter E-bike the she could handle comfortably? Are there any 3-wheel E-bikes?
12-06-21, 09:51 AM
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ebikekit has a plethora of electric trikes. The only light ebikes I'm aware of are the super-expensive OEM's and companies like Gocycle that make smaller (usually folding) models with front hub drive.
12-06-21, 10:00 AM
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Maybe take a look at 20": folders, like the Qualiports 20" folders.. I bought a 20" folder as a lark, meaning to convert it to electric. My wife commandeered it. I did a second one, and now we own three of them. Easy to ride. Fast enough. I also have larger bikes, but since my wife loves her folder, I ride one with her.
The fat tire folders have the same rim diameter, but are wider for those 4" tires. I also have one of those too, but it's a tank in comparison. I like to ride with light pedal assist, but my fat tire bike needs to be in level 2 for my comfort, because the wheels are so heavy.. Guess I'm getting flabby. I don't care to ride it much, and use it for errands. The RV'ers love then though.
https://www.qualisports.us/collectio...c-bike-volador
The fat tire folders have the same rim diameter, but are wider for those 4" tires. I also have one of those too, but it's a tank in comparison. I like to ride with light pedal assist, but my fat tire bike needs to be in level 2 for my comfort, because the wheels are so heavy.. Guess I'm getting flabby. I don't care to ride it much, and use it for errands. The RV'ers love then though.
https://www.qualisports.us/collectio...c-bike-volador
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12-06-21, 10:32 AM
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My S/O is 4 ft 10 and rides two RAD ebikes. Both a Mini Step Thru and the longer legged City - 3 ST without any problems what so ever.
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12-06-21, 11:15 AM
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Also check out the Tern GSD. Might be able to replace your car on some local trips to shop, too.
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Some criteria needed to receive better suggestions.
Specify the cycling goals for your wife, what kind of riding does she plan on doing with this new ebike?
Do you have a specific budget?
3-wheel electric trikes are out there, but shipping cost & availability can be problematic.
I've been looking for an electric trike for my MIL (75 y-o), who had suffered a mild stroke a few years ago.
Some low to the ground and allow her to get on & off the trike easily.
Recumbent trikes can be difficult to get on & off for some people but they are likely to be more comfortable for longer saddle time.
Shorter stature may require shorter crankarms, most ebikes come with 170 mm, My wife's (4' 10") bikes have 165 or 152 mm that allow her knees not to come so close to her chest on the upstrokes.
Specify the cycling goals for your wife, what kind of riding does she plan on doing with this new ebike?
Do you have a specific budget?
3-wheel electric trikes are out there, but shipping cost & availability can be problematic.
I've been looking for an electric trike for my MIL (75 y-o), who had suffered a mild stroke a few years ago.
Some low to the ground and allow her to get on & off the trike easily.
Recumbent trikes can be difficult to get on & off for some people but they are likely to be more comfortable for longer saddle time.
Shorter stature may require shorter crankarms, most ebikes come with 170 mm, My wife's (4' 10") bikes have 165 or 152 mm that allow her knees not to come so close to her chest on the upstrokes.
12-15-21, 06:02 PM
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My wife loves her XS Liv Thrive e-bike. She is only 5'0" and it fits her fine. At 5'5" she could probably fit the S or M.
12-16-21, 02:31 AM
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My wife is 5 foot, and loves her Trek Verve 2.
As is the case with any bike, best thing to do is go try them out.
As is the case with any bike, best thing to do is go try them out.
