My wife has had several bicycles, but she wanted to be able to put her toes on the ground without getting off of the seat. She was convinced that she didn't want a bike any more. Brought my wife to the LBS and they put her on an Electra Townie. She took it for a mile ride, and said "let's buy it." Every day she rides it, she adds a little distance. She is a bit timid riding it on the road. She is 72, and is really enjoying it.