Chopper? Crank Forward? Beach Cruiser? Low Seat

[marty]

Want a electric bicycle for a old female 5' - 5", 145 pounds, 29" from crotch to ground with shoes on. (short legs)
Seat must be real low so feet touch the ground when seated.
Easy to ride / Good handling.
20 MPH or slower.
No hills.
$100 quality bicycle is good.

Prefer electric bicycle not a kit.

Some preliminary ideas?

20" ChoppersU.S. Youth Cruiser

$299
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Rat Rod Kustom Cruiser

$320
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DreamE Electric Bicycle

$2,499
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Any other ideas, comments, thoughts, suggestions?

 

[Lebowski]

http://www.gazellebikes.com/Collection/Electric_bicycles/Balance-Innergy-2012

 

[marty]

Sent a email to http://www.gazellebikes.com/ asking how much $
Lebowski thanks for finding that.

 

[marty]

Got reply to my email.
USA distributor - http://www.gazelle.us.com/
Balance Innergy $3,499.00

Back to http://www.choppersus.com/store/
20" ChoppersU.S. Youth Cruiser $300

Putting a hub motor on the front or back should be doable. I see issues with the brakes. Chopper only has a rear coaster brake. I don't see any place to attach a front calliper brake. Since seat will be low rider could assist the inadequate brakes with shoe leather.

Sheldon Brown says:

If you put you foot down while the bike is still moving along, here's what happens: You're already slowing down with the brakes, and the brakes are slowing the entire bike/rider unit. If you put a foot down and transfer your weight to it, the brake then only needs to slow the bicycle, which is much lighter than you. The amount of braking force that was slowing the bike and rider at a controllable rate will be sufficient to bring the bicycle alone to an abrupt halt. Meanwhile, your body's momentum keeps you in motion, until you whack a delicate part of your body on the handlebar stem of your suddenly stopped bicycle...ouch!

Here's one from K-mart

Micargi Dark Blue Jaos Beach Cruiser $364


I sent a email to http://micargi-china.com asking where to buy Jaos 3.0

Jaos 3.0
Frame: Micargi Chopper Oversized Hi-Ten Steel
Size: 13"
Fork: Triple Tree Fork Alloy Crown Hi-Ten Steel Chrome Legs
Crankset: One Piece Steel Chrome Chainrings 44T
Freewheel: Sprocket 22T
Chains: Heavy Duty Silver/Black
Brake Coaster Brakes
Handle Bars: Hi-Ten Steel Chrome Hi Rise 15"
Stem: Alloy Silver Piston
Seat post: Steel Chrome
Hubs: Coaster Brakes Black 68H
Spokes: Steel Black 14G
Rims: Alloy Red Front/Rear 24"X3.3" 68h
Tires: Front/Rear 24"X3.0" Flame Thread Black

Will front and rear calliper brakes fit on this bike?

Any other Chopper? Crank Forward? Beach Cruiser? Low Seat bikes for sale?

 

[marty]

Giant Stiletto!
http://www2.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/lifestyle/177/15013/?collections_id=2

Full Specs
Sizes Uni sex
Frame High Tensile Steel
Rear Shock N/A
Fork Over sized CrMo Triple Clamp
Headset 1 1/8" Steel
Chainset Alloy 3 Piece 44T
Front Mech N/A
Rear Mech Shimano Altus
Shifters SRAM MRX 7 speed
Rims Double walled aluminium
Hubs Aluminium
Cassette 14-34 Shimano Mega Range
Tyres Magnum 20" x 3.0" (F), 24" x 3.0" (R)
Brakes Linear pull front, Tektro disc brake rear
Brake Levers Tektro
Handle Bar Custom 5 Piece
Stem GIANT 4-Bolt Alloy
Saddle Custom Solo
Seat Pin N/A
Pedals Platform
R.R.P. £349 (Black Chrome Plate £375)

The re-birth of Giant Stilettos
http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=23750&p=345376&hilit=+Giant+Stiletto+#p345376

The EVil 48V 20AH Chopper - Electric Giant Stiletto
http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4958&hilit=Giant+Stiletto

Re: "After" looks better than "before". Possible?
http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=36555&p=530060&hilit=Giant+Stiletto#p530057

 

[dsullivan]

OMG, I love these. I have been thinking about just such a project. Some sort of a low rider/chopper style cruiser. Love them. Thank you for trying different models and all the information. They look wonderful.

 

[Ed-PV]

Here are a couple I put together:

 

[SamTexas]

Want a electric bicycle for a old female..

How old? How good is her balance? If she's quite old and/or not good with balance, a tricycle with 20" wheels all around might be better for her. Top speed obviously has to be limited to 15mph or less for safety.

 

[marty]

Old female rides a 2 wheel bike OK. She just wants a lower seat. I am 5' 6" and I am starting to like this chopper idea more and more.

 

[nicobie]

Don't forget about Electra. Check out the Townie and Cruiser.

Here is a ladies 24" Townie.

http://www.electrabike.com/Bikes/townie-original7d-bikes-ladies-180210

They are nice bikes. Check out my build thread in my sig. below.

 

[marty]

Got it...... Giant Stiletto
$495.95 plus tax from local bike shop.
Hold on to your chairs folks. Get ready for the electric motor installation build thread.

Seat is low and moves front and rear with 3 positions. Seat could use a little extra padding. I like the low seat.

 

[Samd]

How do these bikes go for rear dropout width? I have a 150mm rear geared motor....

 

[Ed-PV]

Did some work on the Spyder this past week. Added an electric hub, saddle bags and rear rack. LOVE this bike