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Riding a bike - OK if you have balance issues standing or walkng?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 28, 2023 | Replies (35)
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@jkay510

Seriously looking to buy a 20” step-through ebike. Going to dealer Thursday to see if I can ride a bike. Research tells me it is a different balance system so should hopefully be doable. Will update after trial.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 24, 2022

Looking forward to reading your update @jkay510!

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centre | @centre | May 25, 2022

I love to ride my bike, but I too have balance issues and a numb lower leg. So....I ride on paved bike paths early (fewer walkers and little kids on bikes- they're unpredictable), keep aware of if my foot is slipping off the pedal, wear a fanny pack with identification and my cell phone "just in case".
I ride a "cruiser" style bike so I can sit upright- is easier on my back, with a few gears, so it's not complicated to use. Only problem- it's getting more difficult to lift the bike up to the trunk rack.

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jkay510 | @jkay510 | Jun 2, 2022

Finally tried to ride ebike after Covid bout.

GOOD NEWS: Found that I was able to ride the bike in spite of my severe balance issues when standing/walking.

If I do buy one I will practice on grass until fully stable.

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