Originally Posted by
bmthom.gis
I can see the practicality of a step through - doesn't matter what kind of clothes you are wearing, it's easy to swing your leg over.
I can't help you with what might be better. For those prices, I would rather have a pedal bike I really liked and then if I really wanted something motorized just get a 50cc scooter. At least down here, you don't need to be licensed or carry insurance to drive one.
Yeah, I've been thinking over a gas moped or 49cc scooter for many years. I finally went to test ride a good one this summer (Genuine Buddy) and I was
surprised how much I didn't like it. It was so large and heavy.... and noisy. AND the engine stank, too. I wanted it to ride and handle more like a bicycle, and be quiet like a bicycle. So, since then I've gotten turned on to the idea of an eBike, and so far based on the ride I had yesterday I'm very excited about the idea.