Senior Women: How to Choose the Right Bicycle? Best Bike for Elderly Women

How to choose a bicycle as a senior woman.

Hey everyone, I'm Dustin. I have nearly 20 years of experience in the bike and e-bike industry, and today I'm gonna talk to our senior women out there about how to choose the right bicycle for you. Okay, right here before me, I've got the EvryJourney Women's Hybrid Cruiser Bike, which is a great option for senior women. And so let's get into how you choose the right bicycle for a senior woman. Now, what I've noticed, I've done a lot of test rides with women over the age of 60, and there is a varying physical ability from 60 to let's say 80. And I'm just generalizing right now, but there are a lot of things I see that I think can benefit or what senior women can look for if choosing a bicycle for them. Now, number one, with EvryJourney in specific, one thing that's very important is a step-through frame. The EvryJourney has a step-through frame and you also want a low seat height. Now, these don't always go hand in hand on bikes that have low step-over.

Some of the low step-over bikes don't necessarily have a low seat height, but if you have both of those in combination, you can easily step through the frame and slide onto the seat. Now, the huge benefit of the Evryjourney is it has the seat in a very low position to the ground, right? What this allows is, it allows you to get your feet flat on the ground and you can still get proper leg extension while riding because the pedals are moved forward six inches. So with this six-inch being moved forward, it means you'll be lower to the ground, but you're still going to get leg extension because of the pedals being moved forward. Now, forgive my seat here. It's not tightened all the way, which is why it's shifting a little bit.

And the seat is too low for me. But I just wanted to show you in the lowest position. So you can step on, slide on. You can have your feet flat on the ground. And this is a safety feature a lot of senior women like because they want to be low to the ground. They want to be able to get their feet down on the ground when they're stopped, feel comfortable, feel safe, and feel like they are stable.

And they can... plant themselves and not be unbalanced. And, you know, they don't necessarily want to be up on their tippy toes to get the proper leg extension, right? So that's a huge feature of evryjourney. And I think if you're a senior woman looking for a bike, it's a great feature to have, especially if you have experienced any any sort of limited mobility in hips, and knees, anything that would prevent you from really getting your leg over easily. As we get older, we want to try to avoid this rear leg swing tactic if we can, because that's when things like the bike falling over can happen or you can clip the seat and knock the bike over. And so it's much better to be able to step through the frame and easily mount. Now, the other thing, we've got a nice cushy saddle, which is important to have on a ride. But the other thing is having a nice upright ride like so. So you can see my back is upright, my arms are relaxed, and we have four custom adjustment points on this bike. Handlebars can raise and lower and tilt, the seat can raise and lower and tilt, and the handlebars come into my body. So it allows my back to be upright and it allows me to keep my head up to be aware and just to be overall comfortable on the bike ride. Now, That's important because you want to reduce pain on your rides as a senior woman, right?

We don't want to be leaning forward. We don't want to feel tension in our lower back. We don't want to feel tension in our upper back, in our arms, and things like that. We want to be able to enjoy the ride and not have pain before, during, or after the ride in any way, shape, or form. So that is important. Now, the seat, as I said, can tilt, raise, and lower. That's a little bit loose right now. So it allows my back to be upright and it allows me to keep my head up to be aware and just to be overall comfortable on the bike ride. Now, That's important because you want to reduce pain on your rides as a senior woman, right? We don't want to be leaning forward. We don't want to feel tension in our lower back. We don't want to feel tension in our upper back, in our arms, and things like that. We want to be able to enjoy the ride and not have pain before, during, or after the ride in any way, shape, or form. So that is important. Now, the seat, as I said, can tilt, raise, and lower. That's a little bit loose right now. You can find the gears you need, you can find the brakes you need. Think about your body first and foremost, and think about your safety, because you wanna ensure that you can ride confidently.

Core Features of E-Bikes for Seniors

Fundamentally speaking, there are several core features of ebikes for senior citizens which you can find in the following section.

Easy and Simple Control System

Senior citizens appreciate ease of use while riding ebikes. Hence, e-bikes come with easy-to-read displays and simple controls make the biking experience of senior citizens more enjoyable. Electric bikes with a simple interface allows seniors to monitor battery life and adjust pedal assist settings efforlessely.

Battery Life and Charging Options

When selecting an electric bikes for adults over 60, you must pay attention and check the battery. Ebikes come with various battery options, a great battery is one that has enough charging capacity for your usual use. Moreover, it should also cope up with the battery drains. Simply keep in mind the approximate range on a single charging. You should remember that the type of rider’s weight and geographical area may also affect the battery’s longevity.

Comfortable Handlebars and Seating

Comfort is an important factor for seniors when it comes to riding e-bikes. But the type of e-bike, and its handlebars and seat can affect the rider’s comfort. Hence, they must ensure that the seat is padded and adjustable. Moreover, handlebars should be at such a height that it would allow the rider to sit upright.

Ligthweight Design

One must consider a Ligthweight Design when selecting e-bikes for seniors is important for various reasons. First of all, a light frame makes the ebike easy to control and maneuver, specifically for people with less mobility and strength. Secondly, it also reduces muscle and joint stress and a comfortable riding sexperience during long biking rides.

Low Step-Through Frame

Some senior citizens may have issues with physical mobility. Due to this, they might prefer more comfortable designs. Hence, the low step-through model will provide the correct fundamental condition for this, so that the rider can sit on it without any issues. 

Factors Affecting The Speed of Electric Bikes for Senior

There are several factors that may affect the speed of electric bikes. So, walk through this section to learn about these factors properly.

1. Geographical Area: Rough roads, uneven surfaces, and hills can affect the speed of ebikes for senior citizens. On the other hand, flat and smooth surfaces will allow seniors to ride their e-bikes at higher speeds.
2. Rider and Cargo Weight: More substantial riders and heavier loads will result in slower speeds as well. The core reason is that the motor needs to work harder to carry extra weight. As a result, it will limit the speed of ebikes for seniors.
3. Wind Resistence: Riding against strong winds will also slowdown the electric bikes for senior. On the contrary, riding with the flow of wind will help the rider to go at a faster speed.
4. Tires’ Conditions: Well-maintained and properly inflated tires make sure optimal speed and performance. Alternatively, worn-out or under-inflated tires will obstruct the ebike to reach its top speeds.

One should consider these factors that may affect the speed of e-bikes for seniors. As a result, it will help them to ride the bikes in a controlled speed.

If you have any other questions at all, please reach out to us at sixthreezero.com or call us at 310-982-2877. And don't forget, we have a 30-day test ride your bike policy. If you don't love it in the first 30 days, send it back. No questions asked, no money out of your pocket. In addition to that, we're going to warranty everything for a year. If anything goes wrong on the bike in the first year, we'll take care of it. No questions asked, no money out of your pocket. And lastly, join our Facebook group, sixthreezero Pedalers. You can connect with other riders, see how they like their bike, and hear about their experiences. And then when you have your bike, post in a group, and make friends, it's tons of fun. So thanks for sticking around and don't forget, it's your journey, your experience. Enjoy the ride.