New and perplexed

[bikegranny]

Sylvia, that is a very impressive bike! did you make the seat post or find one to buy like that? Hooray for you for figuring out what you needed and making it happen. How is the riding for you now?? My problem was..............I pushed off with my arm from the garage door frame. the push was not enough momentum to get me going, as I do not have the strenth in my arms that I had a few years ago. did not start pedaling quick enough, and down I went. I would love a small, 20" bike and think that would solve most of my problems, but am too big around for my height. And now I have this consuming fear that I will fall again and don't know if I can get back on a bike. But have to wait to heal up before I even try it; still have quite a bit of pain in my ribs. The Electra Townie is my solution, and will go back and ride one when the ribs feel better; I can ride it and still reach the ground, so that makes me feel safer. Thanks for posting, and I love the beater bike, and the site it's posted on. Do let me know how things are going for you.

[Sylvia]

Bikegranny,

The seatpost is an old school bmx laid back seatpost. You can find seatposts similar to this on ebay which is where I picked mine up.
I still ride and find it is a great way for me to get exercise since I can't run or walk long distances. I recently did a charity ride in October with some friends and had a blast!!

Sorry to hear about your ribs, but I'm glad you have found a bike that will work for you.