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Comfort bikes let riders sit upright to ease lower-back strain, with raised handlebars to remove weight from the wrists and oversize seats to eliminate saddle soreness. Geared toward baby boomers, comfort bikes are ideal for cruising bike paths, commuting to the office and pedaling to the corner grocery store.
The Lime by Trek features one of cycling's hot new gimmicks—an automatic three-speed shifter that changes gears as you speed up or slow down. With its pedal-operated brakes and puncture-resistant tires, the Lime is sweet on flat ground, but the auto-shift can make for some tough going on steep hills ($589; trekbikes.com).
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Available in 2008, the Amsterdam Balloon 8 has eight speeds, precision brakes and oversize, Kevlar-reinforced tires. Retro faux-leather seats and hand grips make this bike the boomer's answer to the midlife-crisis sports car ($650; electrabike.com).
The EZ Sport AX's recumbent bike is like a cushy club chair on wheels. The reclined seating eliminates back discomfort and allows riders to look up and enjoy the view. Twenty-one speeds and an aerodynamic riding position make it a perfect touring bike for older riders ($1,500; sun bicycles.com). TV and chips not included*.*
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