Hub motor or Crank driven.

[Monty's Dad]

Which one for a getting on a bit bloke?
Already decided on a step thru.

 

[Woosh]

Which one for a getting on a bit bloke?

hub.

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Yes I agree with Woosh, hub all the way. (Unless you live in the mountains!)

 

[Woosh]

Already decided on a step thru.

in case your dad did live in a very hilly area, there is the Woosh Santana CD 2018
http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?santana-2018

it has crank drive motor, automatic gear sensing, 9-speed Deore gears, hydraulic brakes and a throttle in case he finds himself in a wrong gear.