Originally Posted by
dtech
soliticing advice whether to buy my wife a marin sausalito e bike, it's has mid range shimano components, and the geometry is more like a road bike, the other bike I'm considering is a ride1up lmt'd which has lower level components but it's more powerful and costs $500 less. A few comaprisons:
weight - sausalito is 43 lbs , ride1up limited is 53 lbs
frame sizing - sausalito comes in s,m or large whereas the lmt'd offer 2 frames - step up and step through
marin is 11 speeds , class 2 bike , lmt'd is 8 speeds, class 3
Wife is 67 yrs old, buying the bike so we can ride togehter as I've been too fast for her, use would be on paved bike path and beginner dirt trails, we live in Grand Junction CO and there is lots of bike trails here.
My biggest concern is with the riding position - ltm'd more upright, sausalito more traditional riding position, some say at 67 yrs an upright position is better.
appreciate any comments
I'd go with the ride1up. It will still have a slight forward lean. The Marin has a more aggressive "urban commuter" type forward lean, which will give more power to the pedals, but which she probably won't like. (unless she's the really sporty type)
Torque sensing is a nice feature for the typical lady; it feels natural, like you've always got a strong tailwind.
With the money you save, get a Suntour NCX seatpost fitted to take the shocks out. Rack and fenders if she'll use it for practical purposes. I find it pretty rewarding to do quick shopping trips on my eBikes with saddlebags.