To bring Parkinson’s back into the cycling world: I will never forget how grateful a son was when I sold him a three-wheeler e-bike for his mother, who has Parkinson’s. This enabled the whole family to participate together in bike rides, even with their ill mother. She also enjoyed the physical activity that this dreadful illness often makes difficult (e.g., one foot, arm, or hand may lose strength, making steps or cycling challenging).
We often forget that e-bikes are immensely important for rehabilitation and regaining a sense of “youth” through cycling (I am an example of this). The health benefits are immeasurable because you can get much more exercise without sweating, exhaustion, or reaching physical limits. Even some disabilities that would otherwise require a mobility scooter can be managed with e-bikes. Many aspects can be easily modified or adapted (e.g., both brakes can be operated with one hand, or addressing the loss of muscle strength in one leg due to Parkinson’s, etc.). I know an old guy (92) who does his shopping and all other journeys on a Lady’s Ebikes because he likes cycling and hate public transport... (Lady’s bike because he can’t get his leg up and on traffic lights is more stable to wait with two feet on the ground...)
Three of my Bikes...:
Top: Carrera Crossfuse Women Electric
Middle: EZEGO Commute EX Womens Electric
Below: Norco Storm MTB
The top tube is similar on all three bikes, but the frames are completely different!
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