Hey friends! I'm looking for lightweight, light-duty #ebikes for a pair of semi-nomadic septuagenarians with dodgy knees.

Mainly for recreation. Affordability (theft potential is high), ease of use (old people), and batteries that won't go boom (obviously) are the main needs.

Any suggestions out there?
Thank you!!!

#ebike #Fedibikes #BikeTooter

@DrTCombs could get a couple swytch wheels on some acoustic bikes.

@jcriecke @DrTCombs caveat the power to weight ratio difference between a 120lb and 200lb rider, if knees are an issue and slopes are steeper. A crank drive that can downshift with your gears can save knee pressure at any speed while the hub might require walking if you can't keep the speed up within its efficient range (though it could push the bike in walk mode with the rider weight removed.)

@enobacon
Excellent points!

I think what I want to exist is a super underpowered Bosch mid-drive motor with belt drive and no cargo capacity or any other bells and whistles.

Solid, safe, simple, and maybe a little slow.

@jcriecke