also whatever you do dont control f for "steroidsl"

spit

fixie mfs when they need to slow down

single speed mfs when they need to climb a hill

i'd again go for the fancy new internal hub, partly because i value reliability over performance and partly because i think it looks cute. belt drives are also completely incompatible with drlrs. but tbh a drlr won't kill your experience and they're much easier to find, potentially for cheaper

the other essentially unchangeable thing is whether the bike has rim or disc brakes. the forces acting on the frame are different so converting could put stresses on the frame it wasn't designed for. it would probably also require welding.

the key difference is that a step through frame is more ergonomic—easier to get on and off, easier to wear a skirt or such, no need to swing your leg over—while a diamond frame is easier to carry because of the convenient top tube. katie tell me if this is relevant becaise ebikes are heavy

zoe:

wikipedia app moment