Need some help from the 50+ Ladies

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I suddenly felt a little old when reading the age of your mom ...and you're a cycling daughter, presumably? ( I don't have children but my oldest niece is 24 yrs.)

Since she hasn't cycled in several decades and with her current medical problems, it might be a good idea for her to start with a bike where she is in a more upright position. Bike should not be too heavy and no tires that are very knobby. It will slow her down, unless she wants to do off-road trail riding in the woods.

The saddle should be adjustable in height..as well as the position of the saddle (ie. moving the saddle angle up or down).

I know other members here might disagree with me, but most definitely she needs to start with a hybrid bike with several gears...the more gears the better, so that she can make the ride easier on her when the terrain in her riding area changes. Or when she gets better at cycling.

She should visit several local bike stores for bike fit and try cycling their bikes around the block before purchasing anything. No Walmarts. Please don't. She will regret spending her money after she rediscovers her love of biking. She will want a better bike.