Stromer: Replace battery or get new ebike?

[bmorebiker]

Hi All,

New to the forum, glad to be a part of it!

I just acquired a first generation Stromer (2010 model) from a family member but would need to buy a new battery for it. Otherwise it's in pretty good shape. I'm on the fence as to whether I should get a new battery ~$1000 or just credit that money to a new ebike? I'm not willing to spend the $3-5K required to get a new premium brand like Stromer, but am willing to put some money on top to get a new model of a more affordable brand... maybe $2K total max. I'm also considering an ebike conversion kit. I'm interested in using an ebike to commute in the city, and would prefer it it had a little more pep than 250w (the Stromer is 500w) Considering this a couple questions for the group:

1. Is a lower tier brand ebike in the sub $2k price range or a conversion kit generally going to be a better investment than a $1K investment to get an almost 10 year old Stromer up and running?

2. Is the battery-less Stromer worth anything, if so what? Would it be easy to sell? Would I need to get a battery to sell it anyways? I'm in the mid-atlantic area in the US (Baltimore).

Thanks!

 

[Ravi Kempaiah]

I'm on the fence as to whether I should get a new battery ~$1000 or just credit that money to a new ebike?

Where did you get this exorbitant number?
YOu should be able to get a 36V, Stromer ST1 battery for $500.

I'm not willing to spend the $3-5K required to get a new premium brand like Stromer

You could get ex-rental fleet Stromer ST1-X for $1750 and at that price point, nothing else comes close.
Check this out: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2018-Stromer-ST1-X-Sport-Size-22-Color-orange-Excellent/283501959828?

I just acquired a first generation Stromer (2010 model) from a family member

Stromer was not even in the US market 10 years ago. If it is truly 10yrs old this is not worth more than $750.

I suspect this is more of 2013 model and you should be able to get some batteries for that.