Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
Lighter in weight is better.
1. Take off the pedals and lower the seat so that you can rest both feet on the ground.
2. Just push the bike around with your feet until you get the feel for balance.
3. When you can coast comfortably for some distance, put the pedals back on and pedal away.
4. Bit-by-bit, raise the seat until you have only a slight bend in your knee at the bottom of the pedal stroke.
Yes, try this approach - it works !
have helped half a dozen adults, who didn't learn to ride as a kid, get comfortable riding - they felt like kids again after learning to ride. If you are thinking about your own bike, consider an entry level flat bar road bike