During the pandemic my legs atrophied. I work remote and with a spine riddled with osteoarthritis, fusions, and artificial disks, I thought I'd never really be able to walk any distance or without pain again. My daughter sent me the link for an Alinker and I winced at the price, but as a nurse knew if I got into a wheelchair, I'd have a difficult time coming out of it. I gambled. Best money I've ever spent, hands down. There's a learning curve and yes, just like any bike seat, a transition for your hindparts to get used to, but it gave me my life back. At first it was trips to a mall to get used to it and develop some leg strength, but after 3 years I have built my legs back and have used it to climb the sand dunes I'd set as my original goal. Besides walking/riding it, I find using my cane easier because my muscles throughout my legs and back have strengthened as a result of walking vs riding an electric scooter. My favorite question when people ask me about it is: where are the peddles? And their surprised faces when I say, "I walk". I take it everywhere, shopping, dining, doctor appointments, you name it. If something happened to it tomorrow, I'd replace it immediately. That's this owner's experience. 😉