Important EBike Considerations For Senior Riders

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[anneburke]

I’m a 77 yo woman. Bought my first e-bike 4 years ago. Rode a Trek Allant 7 for 3 years. Switched to an REI City bike with 20 inch wheels because it’s more manageable as I get older. I ride an average of 100-150 miles a month, more in the warmer months. I love it! I’ve had 2 knee replacements and my legs are stronger now than before surgeries.

[bill]

In a month I turn 88, I have a cheap electric bike I bought at Walmart. In 5 months I have put 700 miles on the bike. It gets me out and about so I am no longer sitting. My longest ride yet was 18 miles. My weight is 150 at 69 inches tall. I commute to my volunteer job and to the gym 3 times a week. Many people my age tolerate me, but I do get a lot of questions from other Seniors. Before this I walked 2 miles a day. That was so boring. With the bike I smell new mown grass, I see the morning dew at daybreak, it has brought back so much enjoyment of life. When I ride I am one with my environment and in my own little world. The bike has a 500 w motor and a 20 mile range if you just use the throttle which I do not do.No one knows how much time they have left, so I have adopted the live one day at a time and live it to the best of your ability. I love my life and do not know what more I could ask for. The bike I will not give up. It is too much fun.😃😃😄🤪

[TheGuinever]

This is therapeutic just listening to him explain all of this. I am 67 and until today never considered an e-bike. I still ride my Trek road bike which has about thirty thousand miles on the frame. Someone stole my mountain bike (I was.crushed) and some incredibly kind people, UNBEKNOWNST TO ME, put together a go fund me and a police officer delivered an Aventon (that's worth more than my truck) to me today. Totally flabbergasted, grateful and delighted. Instant fan!!!

[bullshed]

I am 63 and notice folks looking at me as if I have 2 heads. I think as long as I own an ebike I will get out and ride and being a guy who had motorcycles most of my adult life the weight of the ebike doesn't affect me as much. I am just glad the technology has afforded older folks to still ride.

[billyrock]

I’m almost a 100 and my Ebike is faster than my first car, a Model T. 1, 000 miles a month now. Noticed a smoking hot young 80 year old chick on her Ebike and now we cycle together all the time.

Life is swell. Rock on dudes. 😎 💨

[marilynrussell]

My husband is 76 years old and I am 70 years old, we bought Rad Ebikes a year ago, ride them regularly and neither one of us has ever taken a fall.

[tarilwright]

Russ, regarding cars getting too close. I (74 female) used to ride a moped. Driver were even more careless about getting too close. I think there were several reasons why: 1-mopeds were shorter than bicycles, therefore less visible. 2-On a moped I was only using the throttle, no body movement, again less visible. I accidentally discovered a partial solution. I purchased a pair of folding wire baskets to mount behind the seat. I always kept the left (traffic side) basket open usually with something in it. Apparently drivers subconsciously registered: " wire, will scratch paint!". At least that's the only explanation I have been able to figure out for why they started giving me road room. The baskets were large enough to hold two large paper bags o groceries each. I found the baskets in a motorcycle supply store. Have fun and stay safe🛵🚲

[dennisboyd]

Riding an E-bike or any activity depends on each individual mind set & physical condition. My first E-bike was a Haibike Trekking for street, it was a 70th birthday present & I had not been on a bicycle in 55 years.
At a Starbucks one day I met another E-bike enthusiast which had a Mountain Haibike & he invited me to join him on some mountain trails, but after a short while I realized my bike with its skinnier tires & higher gears was not going to work. I then got a Haibike Nduro 9.0 & have been riding mostly mountain trails with a group of guys with E-bikes & have loved every minute of it, losing up to 70 lbs. & getting me out of my Lazy-boy recliner.

[michaelkleinberg]

I am 75 and I think the most important thing is that you make sure your feet always reach the ground when you stop!

[davidwoodall]

I am 79 and my wife is 78 just got our first ebikes. Lots of fun.

[sulu]

I lost 90 pounds on my e-bike, mostly because I was so enthusiastic about riding it once I had it.

[joanpenny]

Russ, I found your video for seniors and was very interested in your tips. I'm a retired 66 year old. Unlike you, I do not have much biking experience. Your video has enlightened me tremendously. Thank you for your video. You did a fantastic job!

[barbarabuford]

I was so happy to see comments from other seniors! I am 70 years young and purchased an E Bike last year. Rode it only 2 or 3 times then because I was uncertain about gear shifting- until I found a couple of instructional videos today! I know I will be able to ride now with confidence. Owned a motorcycle in my young adult years and I know this will keep me in the fresh air, Exercising! 😊 (TIP: Noticed my BP is generally lower- norm, when I get out and about walking in the sunshine, outdoors.) ♥️

[eddieescalera]

Hi Russ, my name is Eddie. I bought an E bike off a friend who bought it but needs Knee replacement. He gave up on it after less than 1 mile on. It's been 6 months now And I only rode it a total of a mile and a half. Watching your video and listening to you give important talking points for us mid aged people, (I'm 63) I'm inspired to go riding on it. I will have a friend help me fabricate a bike rack to put on my truck.
I subscribed to your channel now.

Thank you for doing this.

[daveruggles]

At 84 years old I find the Electric bike great to travel to the national, state, and local parks as I travel in my RV. I have not had any knee, or any other bones replaced. Physical age differs with different folks, and one should consult their doctor for advice on your limitations. I switched to an e-bike to manage my heart rate better.

[roscopug]

A plea to you and all cyclists - sound your bell at 15 -20 yards every time you approach a pedestrian or a slower cyclist from up behind. Everyone is safer that way. Most places that's law too.

[SquirrelsForAll]

Man, you don't look 62! Congrats on good genetics. Great video, very helpful for our age group.

[kelownaxr]

I have always put the seat up high, mainly to get the full leg extension .I appreciate your old school seat high method.I rode the seat high for almost a year on my fat ebike, now I lower the seat when I’m sitting so my feet touch completely flat.It is much safer in stop and go traffic and on trails (no falls)and my butt, back and shoulders feel alot better after a good ride.If I was racing Lance Armstrong, I would want the full leg extension😂 I am 56 years old and I don’t feel guilty about sometimes riding throttle only

[tedschmitt]

I’m 61, and the term “senior” now means “over 70”.

[captaincoyote]

I applaud you, sir. You’re not old, you’re “older”. Regarding your weight, you’re “moving” (more than I can say for many folks) and working around your knee replacement. I’m 67, I hike 20-30 miles a week, and I have three conventional bikes. But after two physically intense careers (military and law enforcement), my back has issues, my knee has issues, and at times my head has issues. I’ve considered an e-bike….I think there’s one in my future. Your wisdom and knowledge are valued…I’m sure by many of us out here in YouTube land. Thank you, sir. Beautiful bike path you have there, too. And everyone reading this regarding bike paths, I use mine here in western Massachusetts, and I’m a member of Rails to Trails, and the East Coast Greenway. If we use ‘em, we should support ‘em! And again, Great video!