Originally Posted by College3.0

Hi all,
As you know, I'm seriously considering an eBike for my new daily commuter. The bike shop is trying to convince me that I should get a step thru model, versus the diamond frame.

If the step thru wasn't so dutch looking, maybe I wouldn't feel so conflicted about it. I think Dutch style bikes look too girly. Not that there's anything wrong with being girly...... I just don't think of myself as a "girly" girl and tend to gravitate away from things that are cliche.

But I also very much gravitate toward things that are utilitarian and practical. And I think that's what the bike shop is getting at, by saying I should consider a step thru for my eBike. I test rode one yesterday, a step thru eBike. It was nice. Besides, don't the Dutch know a thing or two about making functional bikes?

I suppose I assumed the only purpose of step-thru was style, and I didn't like the style. Do you think the bike shop is correct in suggesting the step-thru model is more functional?

Thanks
p.s. here's the side by side for the bike I'm considering:
Diamond:
Raleigh Bikes, 2016 Detour iE
IZIP Electric Bikes - E3 Path+ Diamond Frame
Step Thru:
Raleigh Bikes, 2016 Detour iE Step-Through
IZIP Electric Bikes - E3 Path+ Low Step Frame