Total Weight:
62 lbs (28.12 kg)
Battery Weight:
6.4 lbs (2.9 kg)
Motor Weight:
16 lbs (7.25 kg)
Frame Material:
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Frame Sizes:
16.5 in (41.91 cm)20 in (50.8 cm)Geometry Measurements:
Small 16.5" (30" Stand Over Height, 16.5" Seat Tube Length", 22" Reach) Medium 20" (32" Stand Over Height, 20" Seat Tube Length, 22" Reach)
Frame Types:
High-Step
Frame Colors:
Metallic Brown
Frame Fork Details:
Rigid Carbon, 15 mm Proprietary Axle
Frame Rear Details:
12 mm Proprietary Axle
Attachment Points:
Rear Rack Bosses, Fender Bosses, Water Bottle Cage Bosses
Gearing Details:
18
Speed 2x9 Shimano Deore XT 11-32, Schlumpf Speed Drive 2-8005Shifter Details:
Shimano Sora Triggers on Right
Cranks:
Schlumpf Drive, 30T, Alloy Guard
Pedals:
Aluminum Alloy Platform
Headset:
1 1/8" Top 1 1/2" Bottom
Stem:
Custom Alloy
Handlebar:
Low-Rise, 25" Length
Brake Details:
Tektro Dorado HD-E715 Hydraulic Disc with 180 mm MT4 Carbon Steel Rotors, Tektro Levers with Motor Inhibitor and Regen Activation on Right
Grips:
Ergon GC1 Ergonomic Rubber with Lockers
Saddle:
Ergon SME3 by Velo, Ergonomic
Seat Post:
Quick Release Collar, Aluminum Alloy Post
Seat Post Length:
350 mm
Seat Post Diameter:
31.6 mm
Rims:
Alexrims, 559" x 23"
Spokes:
Stainless Steel, Black, 14G Front 13G Back
Tire Brand:
Schwalbe Big Ben, 26" x 2.15"
Wheel Sizes:
26 in (66.04cm)Tire Details:
Performance Line Green Guard, 55-80 PSI
Tube Details:
Presta Valve
Accessories:
Custom Alloy Fenders, Racktime Carry Rack 22 lb (10 kg) Max Load, Hebie Spring Kickstand, Flick Bell on Left, Supernova E3 E-Bike V6S LED Headlight 165 Lumens, B+M Toplight Mini LED Rear Light, Optional Suspension Fork SR Suntour Raidon with Lockout $350
Other:
Locking Removable Battery Pack, 4 Amp Charger 2.3 lbs
David
9 years agoYou’re in my city! Stop by CrossFit Humanity. Would love to pick your e-bike brain in exchange for a free workout.
ReplyCourt Rye
9 years agoHi David! I’m not in San Diego anymore, I was only in town for a day but I really appreciate the invite and would love to connect next time. Feel free to use the contact form here to reach me via phone or email and we can chat sometime :D
ReplyNirmala
9 years agoI think that with a bike that goes as fast as this one, a fairing might really be a good addition. Fairings tend to do the most good above 20 mph, but once you are at those speeds a fairing would extend range as well as allow you to maintain faster speeds. Here is one that would fit this bike.
ReplyCourt Rye
9 years agoVery cool! Thanks for posting this Nirmala, I think you’re totally right about adding a faring. Did you see this lady Marissa Muller that toured the US with a Specialized Turbo and solar trailer to charge batteries, she had a wind faring to make the ride more efficient (and possibly comfortable).
ReplyNirmala
9 years agoVery cool. Solar and electric bikes go together like peanut butter and jelly!
Steven
9 years agoI’ve owned an ST1 Limited Edition (identical to the ST1T except for the headlight) for a few months now and still can’t believe how much I love it. Fast, powerful, and beautifully engineered. I love bicycles, but I’m out of shape enough that going for a ride though our very hilly area was more chore than fun, so the stationary bike has been getting more mileage lately. Although I gave it up when I moved to Philly, I also used to commute by motorcycle, and really miss being on that kind of bike.
The ST1 perfectly filled those gaps. I still can’t believe how fast, powerful, practical, and FUN this thing is. In “eco” mode, I get great range (at least 25 miles through lots of hills) and a good workout. There have been a few times that I wished I had a lower gear range, but to tackle the big, long inclines, I just put it into “power” mode and zoom past the surprised cyclists in front of me. On level pavement, this thing goes 0-30 in seconds… can’t wait to start using it for the daily commute.
Court, special thanks to you for this fantastic site. Your passion for reviewing anything with pedals and an electric motor let me learn about ebikes, narrow the field, and ultimately feel incredibly comfortable with paying an incredible premium over a traditional bike. That premium was well worth it! And now I’m starting to understand your passion. Thank you!
ReplyCourt Rye
9 years agoSteven! Thanks for sharing your experience with the ST1 Limited Edition (great choice… I’m hoping to review this model eventually but you’re correct, it’s similar to the ST1T). I do my best and really enjoy helping others discover electric bicycles, they changed my life and enabled me to commute in Austin when I wasn’t sure my knee could take riding a regular bike daily anymore. Ride safe out there :D
ReplyMichael
8 years agoIt’s been just over 4 months of owning a Stromer ST1 Limited Edition. This post is long overdue; but, I wanted to ensure that I had enough mileage on the bike before formulating my review. First of all, there is no doubt in my mind that this bike is worth every penny and here’s why. The cost benefit analysis is really simple. But, i’ll start with the facts.
My normal commute to work is 8 miles each way. By car that takes me an average of 28 minutes. On my regular commuter bike, it took ~50 minutes along with A LOT of sweat (average speed of 10-12.5 mph). I’ve been commuting to work Mon-Fri on the Stromer since the first week of March. It takes me on average ~28 minutes without even trying hard; but, can make it there in 25 minutes (average speed of 15.5-17.5mph). Also, with the Stromer, I’m able to take the scenic route, which is about .5 miles shorter than the route by car. My commute by bike requires me to go up Laurel St, which is one of the steepest streets that I know of in the city. On my regular bike I have to walk up that hill. On the Stromer, I can ride up while staying seated. Don’t get me wrong though, it’s still a workout. As a matter of fact, within the first month of owning the Stromer, I lost 10 pounds. Since then, i’ve lost an additional 5 pounds & that’s without dieting.
I average about 333 miles/month.I took a picture of the bike’s odometer exactly three months after getting it and it said 1000 miles. I have not had any issues at all with the bike. It’s extremely comfortable to ride compared to my other commuter bike. Oh…another amazing thing to mention is that I can ride the bike on flat sections without any electric assistance at 16-20 mph. That allows me to do the 16 miles of my commute each day in just over an hour total commute time (~32 minutes each way) while only using 25% of the battery (making it home with 75% of the battery remaining). If i’m feeling lazy (which is very often) I will make it home at the end of the day with 40% of the battery remaining from my 16 mile ride. That equates to a range of about 27-64 miles per charge. Which is pretty amazing considering my commute has almost 1000 feet of elevation climb each day.
Consider the costs vs. the benefits. Assume your pay is $10/hour, you spend an hour in the car each day commuting and barely have time to work out. With that, assume you pay $100/month on gas. That was me in January 2016, when I was the heaviest I’ve been in my life (235 pounds). With the Stromer, I’ve effectively gained an extra hour in my day. The commute on the Stromer takes just under an hour a day, but that also prevented me from spending an hour in the gym each day. What would normally be a painful 2 hours spent commuting and exercising, I’m now only spending an hour. Saving 5 hours a week, & applying my $10/hour wage, I can say I have effectively saved ~$300/month = [($10/day x 5 days/week x 4weeks/month) + $100gas]. That’s a car payment. Within 10 months of owning the bike, that would be a savings of $3,000. Now, assuming you do this over next few years, those savings will just continue to go up. On top of that, the weight lost and the health gained, will add to your quality of life. Even if you don’t consider the cost savings, the fact that you can gain back 250 hours of your life each year (5hrs/week x 50 weeks/yr) is like getting an extra 1 month of vacation time.
With all of that said. I would not hesitate at all to go out & get a Stromer. There is no need to feel guilty about getting yourself a nice bike that is going to allow you to take control of your life & give you extra time with your family & friends. This will be the best decision of your life.
ReplyBrian
1 year agoIf you live in the USA, DO NOT BUY STROMER bicycle. My bike died after about a year, and it’s been 10 weeks trying to get it repaired, but the Stromer USA operation is worthless. Stromer seems not to care about their customers.
ReplyCourt
1 year agoBummer, I’m sorry to hear that support hasn’t been great for you Brian. I’ve been able to cover Stromer models in the US and Canada on several occasions. The hardware is very impressive, but I have noticed some changes in management (I think the company was sold at one point). Hopefully they will continue to improve. It’s a lot to pay for a product that I’d hope to keep working long term and have support for.
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