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  1. bluecat

    Torque rating on E-bikes - marketing gimmick?

    It seems, you have forgotten, it's about bicycles. You have to pedal on such vehicles. And as a human being, the possible range of cadence is narrow. That's why the third parameter is important: Speed of the eBike. At the end, the result will be: Hub drives have higher torque values on higher...
  2. bluecat

    Torque rating on E-bikes - marketing gimmick?

    Yes, please. The connotation in this thread title is: "How is it possible to beat all these mid drives with their extra-high torque values on the daily commute with a Stromer?" The answer is rather simple: A mid drive motor has to overcome the drivetrain. The make torque values of mid drives...
  3. bluecat

    Torque rating on E-bikes - marketing gimmick?

    Hmm, but they did. You can fit the Macan with a roof box and many other things and none of them will fit on the Carrera 4S. Is this a problem for a 911-no-turbo-customer? Of course not; and not the other customers is it only a hypothetical problem. The BMC Teammachine SLR01 ONE costs about...
  4. bluecat

    Torque rating on E-bikes - marketing gimmick?

    The lineup form Stromer goes from ST1 to ST2 over ST3 up to ST5. The variety of these models is much more than only motor output. Each has its own geometry - and for the most of them are different options for the seating position available. This is something you have to test before you buy.
  5. bluecat

    Torque rating on E-bikes - marketing gimmick?

    You get what you deserve! Buy from your local dealer after excessive testrides - and you get the bike which fits. Buy from the internet a cheap extra super high performance and quality bike - and you will get...
  6. bluecat

    Torque rating on E-bikes - marketing gimmick?

    You should not do this if it is about Stromer. Since many years, Stromer uses a dedicated motor mapping. This is far away from just giving full current / amperage to the motor.
  7. bluecat

    Torque rating on E-bikes - marketing gimmick?

    A) This will not come, unfortunately! B) This is without doubt true, but mostly unknown. The e Bike market is rapidly growing. Huge torque numbers are arguments to gain new customers. As the power is limited by law, the sales forces brought "peak power" into marketing speech. But there is also...
  8. bluecat

    New Stromer ST5 LTD

    Yes, in fact, citizens in Europe do heavily suffer from the overwhelming EU bureaucracy. Stromer, as a small company, is strongly affected from the EU regulations. To bring their bikes on the market, the had to register the company as a "Vehicle Manufacturer" in the EU. Next, every single...
  9. bluecat

    New Stromer ST5 LTD

    Or take benefit from the extraordinary effective and scalable motor brake. Once you learn to use it, you'll never want to lose it. I'm also still curious, what competitors in the market field of Stromer (45km/h commuter bike with gearless hub drive) are active in the US. Once again a picture...
  10. bluecat

    New Stromer ST5 LTD

    The same from the other side. The two piece TRP rotor has 203mm diameter. The black lines are recessed slots for self-cleaning.
  11. bluecat

    New Stromer ST5 LTD

    The pricing debate is little bit surprising to me; an ordinary ST5, fitted with Wren, BodyFloat and leather computer bag has almost the same price. The benefit of the LTD is his color scheme and the polished welding seams: If you plan to buy the ST5 with full equipment, the ST5 LTD might be...
  12. bluecat

    New Stromer ST5 LTD

    Thanks for sharing! Indeed, I wasn't aware, they are active in the US market. Could you do me a favor? Please estimate the size of market share compared with Stromer. Does KLEVER sell... more than Stromer approximately equal less than Stromer I know, Klever is a subdivision of Kymco, a...
  13. bluecat

    New Stromer ST5 LTD

    Which competitor does is it better but cheaper as Stromer? Since over ten years, this question accompanied me. The better 45km/h street legal commuter bike with gearless hub drive, where is it? I know the answer for the Swiss market, will you provide a proposal for the US market?
  14. bluecat

    New Stromer ST5 LTD

    The welding seam, usually scaled, is smoothed:
  15. bluecat

    New Stromer ST5 LTD

    Please find attached the ST5 tech sheet. It contains als pictures of the additional leather bag. As it is in german, below the spec in english according the media release: Technical data for the ST5 LTD: Motor: Stromer SYNO Sport, 850 W / 48 Nm Battery: 983 Wh with up to 180 km range Shifting...
  16. bluecat

    New Stromer ST5 LTD

    The company unveiled today the latest model: The Stromer ST5 LTD. Painted in stealth green, fitted with yellow calipers (TRP HD 944), the high level USD fork from Wren and the famous BodyFloat:
  17. bluecat

    Does the V1/ST1 Stromer Battery Upgrade Require Major Modification?

    I expect, you referring to this here: https://www.stromvelo.ch/batteries/Stromer/stromer_akkus Honestly, I have to say, having no clue why a motor replacement shall be needed. I started in 2009 with the purple 360Wh battery, later handed over to the golden 522Wh and recently bought the blue...
  18. bluecat

    ST5 owners - Can you maintain 28mph for whole battery?

    Mode {2} is for individual settings, therefore no comparison is possible. The {S} mode does not make your ST5 faster. But it helps you to maintain speed on slight hills and opposite wind.
  19. bluecat

    Stromer ST2020 concept bike - Gates belt drive and 5 speed integrated gearbox

    Maybe, in the US are some salesout running, but Stromer has no more 26" in the offer. For sure, in the narrow European city traffic, the 26" ST2s is superior to the 27½" ST5. This is mostly because of the smaller handlebar and the smaller turning circle. a) please review the attachment I've...
  20. bluecat

    Stromer ST2020 concept bike - Gates belt drive and 5 speed integrated gearbox

    Design is always a statement: "Look at me, I can afford it" and "See how superior my taste is". These are the typical allegations from the crowd. Ignoring the fact that design is always added value. Value beyond the function, like the surplus value according Karl Marx theory. Design must not be...
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