I'm afraid the Ozark hills were just getting the better of me. I just needed some help, so an ebike was in order. I wanted something similar to my tried and true Giant Roam 2, 29" wheels and hydraulic disc brakes. This filled the bill nicely. Did a
short jaunt tonight and went 19+ miles .
I didn't want speed, and I didn't want something to do all the pedaling for me, I just wanted to go up the hills without spinning like mad and getting totally wiped out in the process.
The price was right, it had the fit I wanted and it really brought the joy back to riding. I am in love!