Stromer, the electric-bike brand of Swiss-based BMC, has launched its ST1 pedal-assisted electric bicycles. The 500-watt ST1 rolls out with style and functionality. This ST1 is aimed at commuters more than those looking for a casual weekend ride, and as such it offers a lithium-ion battery that can power a 500-wattt rear-mounted brushless-hub motor and provide up to 30 mph of speed with a 50 mile range. Regenerative braking further helps power the battery.
Stromer has actually rolled out four models, with two now available in the United States beginning at $3,499. While it is a lot to pay for a bicycle it might make that daily commute a whole lot easier and more enjoyable.
Electric powered bicycles are helping people commute, but the technology is finally seeing a major shift in the development of the lithium battery industry, reports BusinessInsider. This addresses one of the dirty little secrets of the so-called green technology of electric bikes. At present, a fact which is widely reported, is that the majority of bicycles in the developing world rely on the route are dirty sealed lead acid batteries, rather than the cleaner – and more environmentally friendly – lithium batteries.