In my younger yrs, I used to bike and skate in NYC, mostly Central Park. Now passed 60, I’ve fallen dreadfully out of shape (not to mention shrunk some, ~5’1")
Ready get back on proverbial saddle! Iso something like a modern lighter version of my beloved 90s Trek 700. I was trying to stay <$350 on local used mktplaces, not finding Small aluminum pref. women's, hybrids, I've now checked out manufacturer sales, trying to stay <$500.
I’m looking at these and would be so grateful for any and all input.
2022 Specialized Sirrus 2 @$400
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/sirrus-20-step-through/p/200207?color=322046-200207
Trek FX 1 Stagger @ USD $500
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/hybrid-bikes/fitness-bikes/fx/fx-1-stagger/p/32770/?colorCode=grey
Trek Loft 7D stepover @$500
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/electra-bikes/loft/loft-7d-step-thru/p/16810/?colorCode=greenlight
(i've also got my eye on a couple of bike-shop refurbished -old Fuji absolute 3 and Trek 7000 series aluminums)
by SPLripe