Hi Amy. Just joined this forum today and hoping to find info on a lightweight stepthru and saw your message. I'm 73 and my Trek bike is no longer easy for me to get on and off. Time to get a new bike...I know the key will be sitting on a bike and testing it. Wondering if you found a bike that works for you and if you'd share that info. Problem seems to be lack of inventory locally (I like in western MA) especially in small sized bikes. Thanks. Jill