My cousin told me a few days ago, that she would ride a bike if she had one. She doesn't like handbrakes. She also hasn't ridden one in 30 years (she's 73!). She does walk 4 miles every morning, so I think she can handle it. I have had this sitting in the shed since the rebuild for at least 2 years & it hadn't been touched. I decided to give it to her for Christmas. She is excited & loves it. Hasn't been for the first ride yet, because of the frigid temps we have had for the last few days. Hope to get a pic of the first ride! This was one of the first bikes I built.