ST2, the ultimate ebike machine

[Nicolas Rouquette]

Since my wife Aida got an ST2 back in February, I couldn't resist using her bike instead of my Grace MX2 Urban, aka, 2015's coolest (see: Grace MX2 - the coolest). Since late August when I got my MX2, I drove over 1000 miles, mostly of daily commute to my company's vanpool & back and for other errants. In that time, I learned how to work the NuVinci hub pretty well to keep up with traffic; however, that takes a lot more energy than what Aida needs with her ST2. Having driven both, I am confident to say that the Bosch mid-drive 350W motor + NuVinci hub is significantly less responsive and efficient than the St2 500W Syno drive motor + Shimano 20-gear drive train. The difference is significant enough that it confers riding the ST2 in Santa Monica's hectic traffic a genuine feeling of safety and confidence that I don't get riding the MX2 in similar conditions.

So, I decided to get my own ST2 at our neighborhood store, Bike Attack Electric+:

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[Ravi Kempaiah]

Beautiful couple and what's better than riding together on an eBike?
Have to concur with your observations. Right now, it's one of the best bikes for commuting purpose or general riding on roads/paved surfaces.
The shop looks very cool. Have fun

 

[PowerMe]

Just curious - how tall is your wife? Does she have any problem with the step-thru model with her height?

 

[Brambor]

Seems she has the step over version

 

[Nicolas Rouquette]

She is 5.6" and indeed, the 17" Step-thru model has a standover clearance that, although not as high as that of a comparable 17" men's frame, is still fairly high thus requiring some innovative lady gymnastics to get on & off the bike. With the body float seatpost, the bike is a bit too tall at stops; however, the ride quality is definitely worth the annoyance of the on & off boarding process.