ALL COLORS CURRENTLY ON PRE-ORDER.
Pre-orders estimated to ship in August 2021.
Designed for convenience and comfort, Story Step Through bikes are perfect for an effortless and joyful ride on a beautiful day, which is why it was chosen as one of Oprah's Favorites Things!
All our bikes come 95% assembled with all the tool necessary included making it easy to put together at home.
The unique easy-adjust handlebar and seat move up or down quickly without the need of any tools, making it our most versatile bike for riders of any size, or for sharing within a family.
With its curved, open, step-through frame design (often referred to as a Dutch bike), it makes getting on and off the bike trivial, even for those with limited mobility or difficulty getting their leg over standard frames.
It also comes ready for any weather or trip with front and rear fenders, integrated front headlight, and a rear-mounted rack. But don’t forget the 350w electric motor and Shimano 7-speed gearing to help you get up those local hills or maybe cruising at top-speed as you go around them.
Sizing: The Step Through model features an adjustable quick release handlebar system that allows you to adjust the handlebars both vertically as well as forward/back. This allows for a wide range of customers to ride the Step Through comfortably.
Recommended Height: 5'2 - 6'0+
Please email us with any additional questions regarding sizing, hello@storybicycles.com!
Product Specs
| Frame: | Aluminum | Frame Size: | 49cm | Weight: | 39lbs |
| Speed: | 20mph | Max Distance: | 35-45 miles Depending on PAS level |
Motor: | 350 watt geared rear hub motor |
| Battery: | Samsung 36v x 7.0 AH | Pedal Assist System: | Torque Sensing PAS with 5 levels of assist | Display: | LCD Screen with USB out |
| Brakes: | Hydraulic Disc Brakes | Gears: | 7 speeds | Tires: | 700c x 38 |
USB Plug For Charging
Using turn-by-turn directions drain battery-life from our phones. Protect your battery and use Story Bike’s integrated USB port so you can charge your phone while you ride to work, school, or around town.
5 Levels of Pedal Assist
Crank the level up when you get tired. Let the bike do more of the work by changing the Pedal assist levels. Got to get to work and don’t want to show up in a sweat? Turn the pedal assist up. Trying to get in some cardio? Turn the pedal assist off.
Hidden Battery
Our unique hidden battery that's built within the frame gives it the sleek look of a traditional bike while giving you the power of a fast and powerful ride!
20 MPH
Story Bikes are equipped with a powerful motor capable of hitting speeds up to 20 MPH. Big hills? No problem. The 350W motor is discreet yet packs a major punch. 250W motors are also offered to comply with international regulations.
45 Mile Range
Ride to the beach, work, grocery store, and back home all on a single charge. Powered by a 36V battery hidden in the down tube of the bike, Story Bikes will get you where you need to go. You can maximize your range by relying less on the motor and more on your output.
Torque Sensing crankset
With the Torque Sensing Crankset you are free to enjoy the pleasures of biking. Equipped with up to six different levels of pedal assist, just apply pressure and the motor will instantly power the bike to your preferred level.
What can I say? The moment I step on the pedal of my Story Bike and feel the assist kick in, I cannot help but smile! My husband says I’m like a school girl riding her very first bike. He’s right. I sit straight and tall on my Story Bike and ride it everywhere - with and without assist. My Story Bike is taking me places and I am enjoying every moment!!
I purchased a black step thru bike to have some fun riding and to get some exercise. My two main reasons are the Story e-bike looks like a bike and its weight is lighter than most of the other e-bikes. Plus the bike has upgraded components, like torque pedal assist, nice LCD display, 20 to 40 mile range, fenders, back rack, and front light which runs from the battery. Since I got the bike my wife (who was scared of e-bikes) tried my e-bike and found it easy to ride which resulted in her purchase of another Story e-bike. It was great for me because now (when it is delivered) we will be able to ride together. That's my Story.
First off, this was a big purchase for me, so I researched a lot of e-bikes for several weeks before deciding on this one, especially since it wasn't a known brand to me (I live in the Pacific NW). There were many things going for it, but the 39# weight, the range per charge & features for the price point, and their mission to donate bikes for kids in Ghana AND train people to fix them when needed were the main things that convinced me to go with them. The other ebikes in the same general price range were 10+ pounds heavier. I am 51, 5' 7", and in decent shape, and really debated between the step thru vs. commuter. I went with step-thru for ease of use and longevity as I age.
I ordered early September 2020 and it arrived early November. We assembled it easily- and even completed it by flashlight because the power went out in the middle of our assembly! haha. Luckily, our weather was good that month and I was able to take several neighborhood rides to get used to riding again and then completed a 30 mile ride with friends. It took prepping for this ride to notice a few things I had not considered (as I have never biked anything other than the neighborhood with any other bikes).
1- My bike rack requires a cross bar mount the bikes. I contacted customer service to see if they sold something, and they recommended a bar from amazon. It works great. However, eventually, I would like to get a different rack that the tires sit in racks, rather than being supported by the crossbar. It's 39# weight means I can get it on/off the rack myself w/ help. Bonus!
2- There are NO water bottle cage screws on the bike!! So I had to take my two water bottles in a backpack that I strapped onto the rack (thank goodness for the rack!), which was pretty inconvenient, as I had to stop anytime I wanted a drink. After that ride, my husband found me a velcro strap on bottle rack- it's not great, because it slides around a bit, but we found mounting it on the vertical part of the frame below the seat works best (it doesn't slide around as much). He also bought an adapter that screws on to my handlebars (I wrapped the bar with electrical tape first to prevent the metal adapter from scratching the bar up). Since then, I have taken several 10-15 mile bike rides now that I have easy access to two water bottles.
3- There isn't a powered rear light, just a reflector. I bought a rechargeable flashing light that hooks to the under seat bag I bought for tools/spare tire). This was important to me because it is those rear strobe lights that really grab my attention when I am driving in a vehicle.
4- The front tires do not have quick releases. However, I had to change my first flat tire last week (I didn't notice until home after the ride) and the wrenches worked well on the nuts. I was able to change the tire easily.
I know that was a lot of information, but I wanted to point those things out for those of you researching and comparing so you don't have to learn the hard way, like I did. However, this bike is advertised to be a cruiser, not a long distance exercise machine. However, it IS doing the job as both for me! I wanted it to work for both a casual Saturday morning ride to the farmer's market but have also found a lot of enjoyment in riding it and the diversity it is providing in my weekly exercise routine!
Overall, I am VERY happy with my purchase. I love how easy it is to switch between using the peddle assist or not. I no only need peddle assist going up our long, steep hills. The seat is comfortable and my toosh has not been sore (I used padded bike shorts). The seat height adjusts easily and although the handlebar grips are for looks and not grip- they have worked great with and w/o gloves. I got the matte black and the tan seat/handles look really classy with it. The back rack is practical and I plan to get a waterproof pannier for it at some point. If you are still here at the end of this novel, I hope it was helpful for you. I suggest you do some comparisons- seeing how much the Storybike offers compared to other ebikes in this price range- this one is a winner for sure (in spite of the few things I overlooked and learned would be beneficial). Enjoy!
Nervous about major cross country purchase without possibility of test ride but glad I took my chances! First of all, I had so many concerns and questions I was pleasantly surprised when one of the actual company founders called me in response to my email chat! We had great conversation and not pushy at all but I was definitely feeling confident enough after the call to place my order. My husband assembled in no time flat and I must admit I was a bit taken aback at the size and weight of the bike, but to be fair it is a commuter bike. And once you get on and ride...well all those concerns disappear! After a quick test ride in the neighborhood we went on a 20 mile ride that weekend for mothers day and my new bike made for a PERFECT day! Looking forward to years of fun and exercise!
I love my white step through e bike. It is beautiful and it allows me to bike anywhere with my husband who is a crazy fit cyclist. I took it this morning to the grocery with panniers and to get there I had to climb 2 steep hills. No problem. I love the confidence it gives me to go anywhere. The quality is high and the price very reasonable!
Story Bikes was born from the love of electric bikes and philanthropy.
For EVERY Story Electric Bike Sold, One Buffalo Bike is donated to those in need globally.
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Students reduce travel time to and from school which improves their educational outcomes. More bicycles in the hands of girls and boys in rural regions of the developing world will help lift families and communities out of poverty.