New ST2 owners

[paulchoueity]

First adopters have some minor problems, live with it , mostly solved under warranty.
Advice: buy the ST2 suspension fork, as I did afterwards a BIG improvement, look also for a seatpost suspension.
Never stopped by cops only by interested people

But do you see it as bad idea to have stealth e bike for daily commuting? I know i can upgrade for suspenssion but it will change the whole luxery look of the st2.. Would u mind to show me picture of the bike with the suspenssion? How many km range is it making if u ride it between level 2 and 3? And how is it going with winter and snow.

 

[Streumer]

I love stealth bikes/cars.
I have a log of all my rides for 4k km and find out riding level 2 is best for joyable riding
you can do approx 60 km with one charge average speed is 34,4 over 4K
I reached max average speeds of 40km on my daily 15km trip /level 3.
As I purchesed a second charger have no issue charging anymore if I don't forget to charge.
Picture will come later, but some pictures of the suspension are on the CH stromer forum.

 

[elbikefun]

Hello Paul.

I am happy to see that the "scandinavian chapter" of the forum has grown ;-)
I wrote you a PM in norwegian language; regarding my thoughts, based on own experiences. Let me/ us know what you decide to do
You should make a decission made on your pattern of use & your own preferences.

If you want a "discret" bike which do not stand that much out in the "crowd"; the Stromer-bikes is spot on. No "neon"-colors or radical frame-design.
With "baloon"-tyres and perhaps a optioned seat-suspension; Any Stromer do good on roads. On my ST2-s I did not option for a suspension-fork because of esthetics. I dont miss it. For road-use; the stiffer-carbon-fork works better. My former bike was a Grace MX; with a quality shock-fork. 99 % of the time; it was stiffend off; to improve handling when pedaling hard. But I guess this is a question of opinion and what kind of roads you drive on.

 

[Streumer]

@paulchoueity

 

[paulchoueity]

nice!! where did u buy the bag? whats the brand?
I want to buy demo bike stromer with good price..do u suggest? i see one problem the light is always on! if i turn it off it turn the day light off as well.. any idea?

 

[paulchoueity]

as well is this water bottle?? i love the holder for it where u bought it as well with the bag?

 

[elbikefun]

i see one problem the light is always on! if i turn it off it turn the day light off as well.. any idea?

At least in europe, the lights are always on. The daylight-may be turned off in a "secret" menu; but the main-light will always light up. Anyways thats how it is on my ST2S. If turning the lights of is really imporant to you; this can be easily adapted. But in the end; the lights does not "steal" that much power from your battery; and actually makes your driving more safe.

 

[elbikefun]

as well is this water bottle?? i love the holder for it where u bought it as well with the bag?

The holder you see on the downtube-frame; is a holder for a lock. Most likely a ABUS or TRELOCK.

About the trunk-bag; I have ordered a Ortlieb trunkbag. I will receive it within a week I believe. I will post about it on the forum.

 

[paulchoueity]

Many thanks.. )))

 

[Bob Elizondo]

ST2 is great,I also will to buy,but I tangled that the K1 scooter Foldable Electric scooter,it is more easy and convenience...18KG weight....30miles far aways........

I do the bike in the city and working...How to choose!

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[bluecat]

...did not option for a suspension-fork because of esthetics. I dont miss it. For road-use; the stiffer-carbon-fork works better. My former bike was a Grace MX; with a quality shock-fork. 99 % of the time; it was stiffend off; to improve handling when pedaling hard.

Absolutely correct (for high speed bikers)!

If you go slow, let's say around 30 km/h, a suspension fork can be set very soft. Then, the suspension effect will be bigger than with the carbon fork. Both Stromer have the same riding comfort:

But the FOX is changing the geometry. This has impact on the riding style.

 

[elbikefun]

Absolutely correct (for high speed bikers)!

If you go slow, let's say around 30 km/h, a suspension fork can be set very soft. Then, the suspension effect will be bigger than with the carbon fork. Both Stromer have the same riding comfort:

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But the FOX is changing the geometry. This has impact on the riding style.

That was a cool picture, bluecat . The steeper geometry on the shock-fork equipped st2 is a very visible difference.
At time of purchase; I would most likely have opted for a shock-fork; if there was one available with the same color/design-scheme as the s-model. A white or black fork would "kill" the "clean" look of the s-model. Now I dont miss it.
But s you write, bluecat; a shock-fork do have a positive effect for many riders. I also believe its kind of a "fashion"-thing; which far from all users really get a much improved experience from adding. Sometimes; "less is more" ;-)

 

[Streumer]

as well is this water bottle?? i love the holder for it where u bought it as well with the bag?

No waterbottle holder but a Abus Lock + holder
Bag: Topeak MTX with 3D printed brackets mounted on the Racktime

 

[paulchoueity]

i read many stories about back rack is falling and fender touching rear wheel is it solved?

 

[opimax]

For me it is small tires and new fender , no issue any more. I prefer the smaller tires for my riding style, more street/paved paths

 

[Streumer]

i read many stories about back rack is falling and fender touching rear wheel is it solved?

Solved with some 3D printed parts as the fender can't go down in sliding slot.

 

[paulchoueity]

For me it is small tires and new fender , no issue any more. I prefer the smaller tires for my riding style, more street/paved paths

Yeah but to buy it new and change tires not so good idea.. But thanks am so happy in this forum everyone is so helpful.

 

[paulchoueity]

Solved with some 3D printed parts as the fender can't go down in sliding slot.

Where to buy them and easy to install? If u can suggest

 

[opimax]

I had a bent fender . It was replaced at the same time as I upgraded my tires. I went w/the size which comes on the ST2s. I had a flat,needed a tire . Put the other Big Ben on the ST1, my wife's bike. I also carry 2 extra batteries on the st1 and 1 extra on the st2, along with tools and clothes, I put the rack to use. I think the issue of the bent fender was the real issue.

 

[Streumer]

Where to buy them and easy to install? If u can suggest

Easy to install as it is my personal des!gn but not for sale.