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BorgDrone@lemmy.one 2 weeks agoTry this when you are in your 70’s and come back and we’ll chat.
70+ year olds cycle all the time here in the Netherlands. My parents included. Most use e-bikes nowadays.
And bring a cure for my chronically poor balance on your way over.
Here you go. Again super common among the elderly over here.
Demonmariner@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I have considered an e-bike. I believe I might be safe on one in some situations, but not as a daily driver. As mentioned, my balance is very poor. I can manage a stand up scooter for short distances. But the penalty for a fall at my age is far too high, and so anything on two wheels is really not going to be acceptable. Thanks for the thoughts though.
BorgDrone@lemmy.one 2 weeks ago
Three-wheeled e-bikes (trikes) also exist. I know someone who also has balance issue (mid 40’s with reduced motor control on one side of the body) who uses one all the time.
They are also used a lot by elderly people who are afraid to fall over. A friend of mine’s mother uses one for that reason. Depending on your needs they come with either a normal bicycle saddle or even a full seat if you need the extra support.