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I was asked to give an update so here it is. i bought the above bike. As mentioned before, there were so many bikes I wanted but were just not available, out of stock, very long delivery times , wrong frame style, not big enough. this one weigh in at 25kg but is really easy to ride and most importantly I can actually ride it because of the step through frame. ”you never forget how to ride a bike” - wrong. Made sure I was on quiet roads for a bit. The bike has helped my mobility, and getting me a bit fitter so a good invest thanks for all the help

Because everyone has been so helpful I thought I should let you know the result. I had a lot of difficulty finding a bike that was available, in my size and a step through. I finally found a Cube bike that fitted all the parameters and it is now on order. I might also use the frame suggestion to make a none electric bike using parts from one of my old bikes Thanks for all the help

Sorry if this comes a a duplicate, but my last reply didn’t seem to post. Thanks for the link. I had thought about converting one of my old bikes but the top tubes are all to high. But the frame in the link would work. They also make a slightly bigger one. I guess I could transfer most of the bits from an old bike? would want to buy disk brakes and a from fork.

thanks, interesting idea. I had thought about using a conversion kit on one of my bikes, but the top tubes are too high. This frame would be a a good option and I guess I can just swap most of the kit from an old bike to this frame? I don’t really understand the reason for the “box” at the bottom of the frame. Is it for a crank drive motor, I wonder?

Just been to my local bike shop. The delivery times are really long. Was told there might be a chance of new stock delivery in September

Thanks, that is part of the plan. My consultant said that 30 minutes of cycling is a great way to control the pain. And it does work. The up down motion improves the flexibility of the hip and reduces the pain. The problem I have is the loss of sideways leg movement needed to get my foot over the saddle. I tried geoff697 suggestion and it certainly has potential

great idea, I will try it tomorrow.

Good advice, thanks.

just had a reply from Woosh, they said the Santana 3 andthe CD will be too small for me, so said sorry they cannot help me.

Thanks for the reply. I have checked out their website and it looks interesting. I need to work out what CD drive is. The Ribble has a stand over her of 82mm and i checked how easy it would be to use the bike of that size. I found it very difficult (but not impossible) to get my leg over the saddle, so it looks like it has to be a step through frame

Thanks for the reply. Since I damaged my hip I have lost a lot of fitness but started to use a static cycle set up in the garage to see how I get on. As you suggest it is the amount of pressure on the peddles that causes problems for me rather than the cadence. So it looks like I need a cadence sensor.

I am 6’4” man with mobility problems with my right hip. HopI get for ebike suggestions. Can just about get my leg over my old Trek mountain bike but it is not a pretty sight. So have not cycled for a while. Wanting an ebike to do the shopping and local road trips. Looked at the Radrunner because of a review but last time I checked the company said they had paused exports to the UK from Europe. Noticed the Raleigh Modus with a step through frame for £2,300, which is doable but at the top end of what I want to spend Also read a very positive review of the Ribble Al e for £2,200. Not a step through frame but it looks a bit lower than my Trek. Unfortunately not sure there are any places in Berkshire for me to check one out Low maintenance would be a plus i would be very grateful for any suggestion or help