Wow, that is insane, never heard of this concept before! Changing the back tube on an ST3 is a real pain; I would never do it myself, but this could actually work! Thanks!
Thanks for your video. I will go into the same direction next spring, after removing the winter tires. May I ask, which stand you are using with your ST3?
Hey Michael! The stand I am using is an Ultimate folding work stand, although I wouldn't recommend for the Stromer. It's a GREAT stand for regular bikes but too light duty for the weight of the Stromer. Funny as I shot a quick segment for this video where I am speaking about that but I ended up editing that portion out. When using the stand I usually use it only to hold the rear wheel off the ground and not the entire weight of the bike. It's simply too unstable if I raise the bike in the air and given it was between my Ducati and my car when I was performing this tire swap it wasn't worth the risk :)
I own a Feedback sports pro elite, which should be strong enough on paper. I did not trust the seatpost fixation to hold the weight. My dealer uses an electrical stand with two or three touch points, reducing the load on the frame. Good idea to just lift one wheel, though. Thanks!
I confirm, these tires are much much better. I had two accidents with the Cycle-e ST, both on humid roads. They are dangerous. I recommend everyone to change as soon as possible.
I had issues with my ST3 Pirelli tires; several punctures, three in less than a year. My bikeshop, easily the best in Copenhagen, suggested I get Schwalbe Plus MTB instead, and not a problem since. Perhaps Pirelli, as a bike tire manufacturer, is not that hot? Great to see another video from you, Dutch! Keep'em coming!!
Im not a big fan of pirelli bike tires. My st5 tires are pretty good, but i still slipped sometimes i shouldnt have. I had pirelli mtb tires too, they were garbage, no grip at all. The worst were the schwalbe st2 tires though. those bad boys in the wet guarantees an accident. I said fuck it and i tried regular mtb tires on my bike, so far i tried maxxis ardent, vittoria barzo and mezcal, currently i am running schwalbe g one allround tires. all in 57mm width. The vittorias were the best ones so far, could not complain about the schwalbes so far either. The ardents were great but too loud because of the thread pattern. I run all tires on my st5 now tubeless with inserts as well.
@@Ropetable I bought Pirelli's when I got my Stromer and instantly regretted it terrible in the rain, 2 flats in 800 kilometers . I then put Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires on my Stromer and threw my Perilli's in the garbage where they belong and never looked back and have never gotten a flat in 4,000+ kilometers and they are great in rain or dry.
@@webdesign6776 sounds good. The schwalbe tires that came with the original st2 were even worse, one drop of rain and you are on the floor. i slipped twice in an easy corner. Marathon plus are supposed to be indestructible, and its nice to hear they are good in the wet. I am now running schwalbe g-one allround tires tubeless with inserts, and i am happy so far. So far i have never gotten any flat with any bike or tire though despite even using the stromer for mountainbiking, so i guess im lucky.
I just got mi Stromer ST3 (probably from the same place you got yours in Wisconsin). It came with 3 problems: the ring button (+, - and low beam) and the shifter don't work. The right brake is not recognized by the controller (the brake light does not come on). However, they seem to be very nice people and they're taking care of the issues. Did you have any problem at the beginning with yours? I love this bike.
Rafael, thank you for sharing your experience! No, I didn't have any of those issues with the bike. I did have an issue with the crank (drive side) coming loose. It was not properly torqued at the dealer. Otherwise, yes... I love the bike too. And frankly I am overdue for creating a video about all of the things I like about the bike. I'm sure Stromer would appreciate that considering I have done a video about the 5 things I don't like :)
General question... are you still with your Stromer? Any follow up reports or videos? I am on the verge of an ST3 Pinion purchased and have enjoyed your videos (along with EVery other Stromer video in the universe). Would love some up to date feedback. thanks!
@victrolux, yes, thank you for the comment! I still have the Stromer and will be creating a couple more videos over the next couple of weeks. I apologize for the delay. I will also be reviewing my son's ebike, not a Stromer, for broader perspective. :)
@tzenophile, thanks for reaching out! Yes, still riding the ST3 with almost 5k miles on it. I've got a couple of videos in the works but have been delayed due to computer issues. Thank you for the message!
@@nvanpraag Hey, good to hear from you! I've got 7k miles (11km) on mine, It would have been much more but I moved from a 10km to 75km commute, and then it makes no sense to bike... But still use it for shopping etc. So far so good. Looking forward to those videos!
Thanks mate, great video, thinking of swapping them over on my brand new ST3. For me, safety is always paramount. I live in Holland (just outside Amsterdam) thus lots of rain here. Quick question, did not see you put an inner tube in, I guess these tyres are not tubeless ???
Hey Jae, yes, running tubes in the tires. I would definitely recommend switching as I believe they are WAY safer and the ride quality is also a huge improvement. I am able to run higher tire pressure while still maintaining the added cushion which is increasing rolling efficiency as well.
@rasulramazan3341, Thank you for the question. Like the ST5 I think the ST7 is an amazing bike. But to me I believe there's a point of diminishing returns. The ST3 still represents an incredible value as it is most of what an ST5 or 7 is at a much lower price point. I have the money for an ST7 but I'd rather spend it on a more expensive gravel bike or mountain bike that would be considerably lighter/better performing than its lower priced counterparts.
Hi, could I ask an advice ? I am a bit worried before buying a Stromer about flat tire on rear wheel alone on the road. Do you know if there are tire "flat resistant" that work with a Stromer ? (sorry if my english is not good).
Hey there! Sorry for the late reply. You could get inserts (from the mountain bike world) that would dramatically decrease the chances of a flat. I have gotten a flat on the road only once and was able to patch the tube without fully removing the rear wheel or tire - a little trick.
Torx T70 both front and rear. www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-940363-2-Inch-Drive-Socket/dp/B004QO99LM/ref=asc_df_B004QO99LM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309832851244&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14956497067725983425&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032105&hvtargid=pla-421904610713&psc=1&mcid=3da18e8497493af8a13f35e2ef05130e&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=64417494871&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=309832851244&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14956497067725983425&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032105&hvtargid=pla-421904610713&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiYOxBhC5ARIsAIvdH538BXpZ-2Z-NdeKui2T9AvsF3b4KFLA20mjcq2KqsPkRCbvLuLmjUAaAmzDEALw_wcB
Have you tried Schwalbe Marathon Tour Plus? I really like them on my 2016 Stromer ST2. They’re 26 x 1.75. I adjusted all the OMNI bike setting to super low for speed, torque and agility, just slightly higher on torque. It’s like a whole new machine on assist #3.
Gaadi tubes are quite useful for ebikes. Not sure if you’ve seen them before. No need to remove the wheel at the front or back
Wow, that is insane, never heard of this concept before! Changing the back tube on an ST3 is a real pain; I would never do it myself, but this could actually work! Thanks!
Very interesting concept, however, it does not appear they make them in the size one would need for the ST3 - 27.5" x 2.4. Am I mistaken?
Thanks for your video. I will go into the same direction next spring, after removing the winter tires.
May I ask, which stand you are using with your ST3?
Hey Michael! The stand I am using is an Ultimate folding work stand, although I wouldn't recommend for the Stromer. It's a GREAT stand for regular bikes but too light duty for the weight of the Stromer. Funny as I shot a quick segment for this video where I am speaking about that but I ended up editing that portion out. When using the stand I usually use it only to hold the rear wheel off the ground and not the entire weight of the bike. It's simply too unstable if I raise the bike in the air and given it was between my Ducati and my car when I was performing this tire swap it wasn't worth the risk :)
I own a Feedback sports pro elite, which should be strong enough on paper. I did not trust the seatpost fixation to hold the weight. My dealer uses an electrical stand with two or three touch points, reducing the load on the frame. Good idea to just lift one wheel, though. Thanks!
I confirm, these tires are much much better.
I had two accidents with the Cycle-e ST, both on humid roads. They are dangerous.
I recommend everyone to change as soon as possible.
Couldn't agree more! It really transformed the ST3!
I had issues with my ST3 Pirelli tires; several punctures, three in less than a year. My bikeshop, easily the best in Copenhagen, suggested I get Schwalbe Plus MTB instead, and not a problem since. Perhaps Pirelli, as a bike tire manufacturer, is not that hot? Great to see another video from you, Dutch! Keep'em coming!!
Im not a big fan of pirelli bike tires. My st5 tires are pretty good, but i still slipped sometimes i shouldnt have. I had pirelli mtb tires too, they were garbage, no grip at all. The worst were the schwalbe st2 tires though. those bad boys in the wet guarantees an accident. I said fuck it and i tried regular mtb tires on my bike, so far i tried maxxis ardent, vittoria barzo and mezcal, currently i am running schwalbe g one allround tires. all in 57mm width. The vittorias were the best ones so far, could not complain about the schwalbes so far either. The ardents were great but too loud because of the thread pattern.
I run all tires on my st5 now tubeless with inserts as well.
@@Ropetable I bought Pirelli's when I got my Stromer and instantly regretted it terrible in the rain, 2 flats in 800 kilometers . I then put Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires on my Stromer and threw my Perilli's in the garbage where they belong and never looked back and have never gotten a flat in 4,000+ kilometers and they are great in rain or dry.
@@webdesign6776 sounds good. The schwalbe tires that came with the original st2 were even worse, one drop of rain and you are on the floor. i slipped twice in an easy corner. Marathon plus are supposed to be indestructible, and its nice to hear they are good in the wet. I am now running schwalbe g-one allround tires tubeless with inserts, and i am happy so far. So far i have never gotten any flat with any bike or tire though despite even using the stromer for mountainbiking, so i guess im lucky.
I just got mi Stromer ST3 (probably from the same place you got yours in Wisconsin). It came with 3 problems: the ring button (+, - and low beam) and the shifter don't work. The right brake is not recognized by the controller (the brake light does not come on). However, they seem to be very nice people and they're taking care of the issues. Did you have any problem at the beginning with yours? I love this bike.
Rafael, thank you for sharing your experience! No, I didn't have any of those issues with the bike. I did have an issue with the crank (drive side) coming loose. It was not properly torqued at the dealer. Otherwise, yes... I love the bike too. And frankly I am overdue for creating a video about all of the things I like about the bike. I'm sure Stromer would appreciate that considering I have done a video about the 5 things I don't like :)
General question... are you still with your Stromer? Any follow up reports or videos? I am on the verge of an ST3 Pinion purchased and have enjoyed your videos (along with EVery other Stromer video in the universe). Would love some up to date feedback. thanks!
@victrolux, yes, thank you for the comment! I still have the Stromer and will be creating a couple more videos over the next couple of weeks. I apologize for the delay. I will also be reviewing my son's ebike, not a Stromer, for broader perspective. :)
@@nvanpraag cool. i was worried that you wound up hating the bike and had bailed!
Hi Dutch biker. Where can I find / buy a number plate cover for my stromer bikes. St2 and st7. Rgds wm gate
Thanks for your advice 👍
Hey Dutch, how's it going? Still riding the ST3?
@tzenophile, thanks for reaching out! Yes, still riding the ST3 with almost 5k miles on it. I've got a couple of videos in the works but have been delayed due to computer issues. Thank you for the message!
@@nvanpraag Hey, good to hear from you! I've got 7k miles (11km) on mine, It would have been much more but I moved from a 10km to 75km commute, and then it makes no sense to bike... But still use it for shopping etc. So far so good.
Looking forward to those videos!
Are you looking forward to the ST3 Pinion?
Thanks mate, great video, thinking of swapping them over on my brand new ST3. For me, safety is always paramount. I live in Holland (just outside Amsterdam) thus lots of rain here.
Quick question, did not see you put an inner tube in, I guess these tyres are not tubeless ???
Hey Jae, yes, running tubes in the tires. I would definitely recommend switching as I believe they are WAY safer and the ride quality is also a huge improvement. I am able to run higher tire pressure while still maintaining the added cushion which is increasing rolling efficiency as well.
Sir, what do you think of ST7 model? 15% more power, 18% more torque, electric pinion shifting and …. 50% more price 🥴
@rasulramazan3341, Thank you for the question. Like the ST5 I think the ST7 is an amazing bike. But to me I believe there's a point of diminishing returns. The ST3 still represents an incredible value as it is most of what an ST5 or 7 is at a much lower price point. I have the money for an ST7 but I'd rather spend it on a more expensive gravel bike or mountain bike that would be considerably lighter/better performing than its lower priced counterparts.
@@nvanpraag thank you, very clear👍
Good Video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi, could I ask an advice ? I am a bit worried before buying a Stromer about flat tire on rear wheel alone on the road. Do you know if there are tire "flat resistant" that work with a Stromer ? (sorry if my english is not good).
Hey there! Sorry for the late reply. You could get inserts (from the mountain bike world) that would dramatically decrease the chances of a flat. I have gotten a flat on the road only once and was able to patch the tube without fully removing the rear wheel or tire - a little trick.
What size torx? Rear/front?wheel?
Torx T70 both front and rear. www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-940363-2-Inch-Drive-Socket/dp/B004QO99LM/ref=asc_df_B004QO99LM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309832851244&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14956497067725983425&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032105&hvtargid=pla-421904610713&psc=1&mcid=3da18e8497493af8a13f35e2ef05130e&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=64417494871&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=309832851244&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14956497067725983425&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032105&hvtargid=pla-421904610713&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiYOxBhC5ARIsAIvdH538BXpZ-2Z-NdeKui2T9AvsF3b4KFLA20mjcq2KqsPkRCbvLuLmjUAaAmzDEALw_wcB
Hi!
Did you know at how many "nm" you need to lock the back wheel when you replace it ?
I'd guess around 15? But Honestly I do it by feel.
Have you tried Schwalbe Marathon Tour Plus? I really like them on my 2016 Stromer ST2. They’re 26 x 1.75. I adjusted all the OMNI bike setting to super low for speed, torque and agility, just slightly higher on torque. It’s like a whole new machine on assist #3.
Interesting. Do they come in a 27.5" size?
Hi Mate, what is the tool to remove the back wheel ?
SO sorry for the massively delayed response! It's a Torx, and a big one - the same as for the front wheel. Not totally sure of the mm size.