Originally Posted by
junemg
Just turned 69 years old yesterday and need help finding a new bike (and probably posting a thread?!) I LOVE riding & want to continue but my needs are changing
Got a Trek Verve 2 ... very heavy bike and need something much lighter to take me into my 70's since I need to lift the bike into my car or down stairs in my house.
Looking for:
Step thru bike
Carbon or VERY light material
Disc brakes
Bike I can ride on both trails and roads
I'm a fairly small woman so will need either a Small or XS -- 5' 2" 135 lbs
Have tried local bike shop but they honestly told me they don't have what I need
Any ideas or suggestions would be very appreciated
Just did a quick search, and if there's an REI near you, I suggest stopping in to ask about the "Ghost" brand bikes that they carry. They include three models of aluminum step-through bikes (2017 models, currently on closeout). The step-through bikes are/were available in three sizes, the smallest of which should be a good fit.
The one on closeout at $800 looks pretty good. Tires are 35 mm wide, so they're suitable for street and moderate trail riding. "Median weight" of about 29 1/2 pounds, which might be as light as you can expect for a trail-capable bike with a step-through frame. Comes with fenders and a rear rack, which you could remove to save a few pounds.