Bike Options for Mom

[email hidden] (Appkiller) wrote in news:ac4af1d8.0405090908.54e9eb41
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She needs a step-through frame. Also, I am thinking internally geared
three speed hub or some such and a single chainring on the front.

Check out this line of bikes: http://www.breezerbikes.com/

(Appkiller) said:

Given the day and a request from my mother, I am in search of a bike
for her. She is in her late 60's and in pretty good shape for her age
- she can hike 6 miles without complaint.

I know this isn't in your price range, but thought I'd share my
mother's experience. She's of similar age and fitness. She bought a
Cannondale "comfort bike" a couple of years ago for about $600. Not
sure the model but it's got the step-through frame, plus seatpost
suspension, suspension stem, 700c x 35 hybrid tires, grip shifters
with triple front and 6 or 7 speed in the rear. She hadn't ridden in
20 years before that, but the position is VERY upright and she's very
comfortable. She rides several time a week now.

Michael

Appkiller said:

Given the day and a request from my mother, I am in search of a bike for
her.

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She has asked for a bike for her birthday to ride to and from her job on
a basically flat course. This bike must be utilitarian, easy for an
older person to mount, durable and, I am hopeful, will cost in the realm
of $300.

Any suggestions?

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Quoted message said:

Also, I am thinking internally geared three speed hub or some such and a
single chainring on the front.

Again with the suggestions outside your price range, but I would HIGHLY
recommend you get her the step-through version of the Bianchi Milano.

It's super attractive, elegant, uses a Shimano Nexus internally geared hub
and drum brake, and is rather well made.

These even look nice with a front basket.

Elmo King