The Benefits of Using Electric Bike with PAS 20inch

Why two inches can make all the difference for seniors choosing an e-bike, find out why. Hey everyone, I'm Dustin. I have nearly 20 years of experience in the bike and e-bike industry. And today, I'm going to explain to you why two inches can make all the difference in the world to seniors choosing an e-bike. All right, I've got three e-bikes here that are all good options for seniors or great options. The Simple Step-Thru 26 inches, Simple Step-Thru 20 inches, and the Zip and Fold 750 watt. Both of these are 500 watts. All right, I've been... Making a lot of videos for e-bikes for seniors over the age of 60. And I've also done a lot of test rides here in San Clemente for riders between the ages of 60 to 90. One thing that I commonly find with those riders is mounting and dismounting, which can either be easy or can sometimes be difficult and a struggle. And what I've noticed is that the low step-through frame is usually the best option for many riders over the age of 60. Something that is very low to the ground and allows the foot to pass through the frame so you can get on and off easily. Now, why is the title two inches makes all the difference? It's because when I see a lot of riders get on, this two inches of height through the step-through can mean the difference between getting their foot through the frame or not getting their foot through the frame and riding. And what I find to be the reason I decided to design e-bikes with very low step-throughs. I saw many riders who were physically capable of riding an e-bike, but they maybe just couldn't lift their foot to get on the frame. There are a lot of great e-bikes out there, but the frame is just a little bit too high, and a lot of the time, this is a 9-inches step over.

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If that step over was 11 inches for many riders, that would mean the difference of not being able to pass their foot through. Now, it may seem unrealistic that I'm saying that, but it is true. I see oftentimes somebody's toe will get hung up on the bar, and they just can't get it through, or they can. And they get it through, but it takes an awful lot of effort and exertion just to get their foot or leg over the bar. Honestly, if this is something you're experiencing, you're not alone. There are many, many riders, not just senior riders, but other riders that have the same kind of situation, either because of knee surgery, hip surgery, or just general arthritis or whatever it may be. So... This is why we've offered a couple of different options. Our simple step-thru 20 inches, as I said, has a 9-inch step-over, which is just about, if not the lowest step-over height you can make for any frame e-bike or not, because you still need clearance here between the bottom of the frame and the ground. And if you are going to have a derailleur like we do, this is seven speeds on this e-bike. Again, the bike can't be... You know, the frame can't be on the ground, and you don't want to scrape it if you're going over curbs and things like that. Then, moving up here, we have another option, which is our 26-inch, which has about an 11-inch step-over. Now, and believe it or not, I've had riders that can ride this e-bike and get their foot through, but ride this one, and they cannot get their foot over. So, 2 inches can be the difference between a rider being able to mount and dismount easily and being able to get on the e-bike. So, one thing if you want to try to practice at home, honestly, is put a tape measure and see how far how high you can get your foot off the ground.

Now, another thing I want to point out with this 20-inch model is there's a misconception, I think, about 20-inch e-bikes, which is that, oh, they're smaller and they're easier to rot or easier to get on and off. That is not always true. You can see here that the step-over height of this frame is 16 and a half inches. So that is 7 and a half inches higher than the simple step-thru with also having 20-inch wheels. So, if you're in the market and you're looking at 20-inch e-bikes, pay attention to this middle bar. I'm going to tell you that for most of the e-bike companies that have the fatter tires on their 20-inch models, the step-over height is not very low. And a lot of them have this thicker frame and folding capability. So even if it's lower, it's never going to be as low as the 9-inch step-over height on this 20-inch right here. So it is very, very important for you to pay attention to your body and what you're capable of. And just remember that a 2-inch difference in the frame could make all the difference. So if you're looking at an e-bike with an 11-inch step over or a 13-inch step over, be sure that you can get your foot up that high easily because what I've also seen with the many test rides I do is for somebody that struggles to get their foot over, it demoralizes them from the whole experience. My goal was to make the mounting and dismounting easy to not demotivate you even before you get on the e-bike and think you can't do it because the reality is that lifting your foot over doesn't mean that you can't ride an e-bike. So, if we can eliminate that barrier, make it easy to get on. I'm hoping more people can get out there and experience electric bikes.

So, if you have any other questions at all, reach out to us at or call us at 310-982-. Don't forget all three of these e-bikes We also offer a 30-day test ride on your e-bike policy if you don't love it in the first 30 days. Send it back. No questions asked. No money out of your pocket. In addition to that, we're going to warranty everything for one year. If anything goes wrong in the first year, we take care of its parts and labor. And lastly, be a part of our community. We have a Facebook group called sixthreezero Pedalers. There are thousands of members there. Talk to existing riders before you purchase to make sure you're making the right choice. And when you have yours, post in the group and make friends. And finally, download our app to track your rides and compete on the leaderboard. It's a lot of fun. So, thanks for sticking around, and don't forget, it's your journey or experience. Enjoy the ride.

Whether you are converting a standard bicycle into an electric bicycle or buying a ready-to-ride commercial ebike, one of the many choices you’ll have to make is the wheel size on your ebike. While it might seem trivial compared to other issues like battery voltage and motor power ratings, your electric bicycle’s wheel size will have a big impact on how it rides and handles.

Bicycle wheels come in many different sizes. The standards range from tiny 12 inch diameter wheels up to massive 29 inch diameter wheels. When it comes to an electric bicycle though, you’ll likely have one of three options: 16, 20 or 26 inch. A few tiny folding ebikes come with 12 inch wheels, but those are so rare that we won’t cover them here. If you’re curious though, just take all the disadvantages of 16 inch wheels listed below and amplify them.

Now back to the regular wheels sizes. Like nearly every important decision you’ve ever made or ever will make, each wheel size has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Breakdown of electric bicycle wheel sizes

First let’s look at when you might encounter these wheel sizes. A 16 inch wheel will almost definitely be found on a folding bicycle (unless you’re trying to electrify your little niece’s 16 inch “Dora the Explorer” bike). Folding bicycles use smaller wheels to reduce weight and keep the folded size as compact as possible.

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Similarly, 20 inch wheels will also likely be found on a folding bike, and are much more common than 16 inch wheels. There are also many non-folding bikes with 20 inch wheels, such as BMX and children’s bicycles, but the one’s you’ll likely be looking at for an electric conversion or retail ebike will most likely be folding bicycles. If you don’t want a folding bicycle, you can pretty much rule out 16 and 20 inch wheels right now.

On the other end of the wheel spectrum, 26 inch wheels are the most common wheel size and can be found on everything from mountain bikes to road bikes to beach cruisers. There are even a few folding 26 inch wheel bicycles out there, if that’s your thing. (If you plan on paratrooping into a war zone but want to bring a full size electric bicycle with you, consider starting with this bike for your next ebike conversion.)

Effects of wheel size on ride quality

Now let’s look at what these different size wheels mean for your ride. One of the main advantages of larger wheels is their ability to roll over obstacles easier. This is due to something called the “angle of attack” of the wheel. Imagine a 1 inch thick stick in the road. It would be difficult for a 2 inch skateboard wheel to climb over this obstacle. On the other hand, a 26 inch bicycle wheel can climb it easily, because the angle of attack compared to the axle is much lower for the bicycle wheel. This becomes important for many different types of riding, including taking your ebike off-road where you’ll encounter rocks and roots or riding in cities where you’re dealing with curbs and pot holes. The larger your wheels the easier and more comfortably you’ll roll over obstacles and imperfections in your path.

Potholes are another good way to demonstrate this principle. Imagine a pothole that is 8 inches wide. A 16 inch bicycle wheel will fall fairly deep into that hole, which would be quite jarring for the bike and rider. A 26 inch wheel will pass over the hole with much less tire dropping down inside, resulting in a much smoother ride.

Another advantage of larger wheels is their ability to better store inertia. Once you get up to speed on a 26 inch bicycle, letting go of the throttle will result in a longer period of coasting than on a 20 inch bicycle, assuming everything else is equal (motor, battery, etc). It also takes less energy to maintain constant speed on larger wheels because they store their inertia better.

Big wheels also come with their own disadvantages though. They require the bicycle to have a longer wheel base, resulting in reduced maneuverability. Whether you’re wiggling down a trail or zig-zagging between pedestrians on the sidewalk, small wheels and a shorter wheelbase will give you increased maneuverability, especially at lower speeds. Conversely, larger wheels and a longer wheelbase are more stable at higher speeds.

Big wheels are also slower to accelerate. You’ve got a lot of mass sitting further away from the center of the wheel, meaning the moment of inertia of the wheel is greater. This results in slower and less efficient acceleration than smaller wheels. Bigger wheels also transfer less torque to the ground for the same motor compared to a smaller wheel.

What it all comes down to is a comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of each wheel size and determining how that stacks up against your own needs. If maneuverability and a small package is key for you, a folding bike with 16 or 20 inch wheels will do the trick. If ride comfort and efficiency at speed is more important to you then you’ll definitely want to stick to larger wheels. At the end of the day, the best ebike wheels are the ones you have.

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