A 15.5” stand over height on burly 20″ X 4″ tires make this easy ride for shorter riders, but it scales up decently for taller riders who want a more compact bike to hit the throttle on.
The Higgs ST is one of the newer members of the Murf e-bike family, but don’t let it’s smaller size fool you. It delivers quick acceleration, better-than-expected range and it’s easy to maneuver, confirming it’s no spruced up kids’ bike with its adult-sized power.
Cranking out impressive speed and acceleration, the 500-watt motor runs on a 52-volt system that makes for a fun ride while producing good efficiency in the range department.
It sports a utilitarian role as it’s designed with carrying plenty of gear in mind. It has a hauling capacity of 100 lbs on its rear rack – nearly two times greater than the average we find on most e-bikes, thanks to its frame-welded rear rack. So not only does this bike give you fun, it also gives you a break from having to use a car for shopping and running errands, or for loading up for a day at the beach.
This Murf Higgs Step-through felt like a a good overall emblem for what Murf describes as its roots as a company; It’s a chill ride meant to make going about your daily activities easier and more enjoyable. It isn’t overly sophisticated, but it’s flexible enough for your needs and easy to operate so you can enjoy just hopping on, hitting the throttle and going. Simplification can come with some drawbacks, and the Murf Higgs Step-thru has one or two of those, but those will lie in the eye of the beholder and how they want to ride it.
For all our thoughts and performance results read through the rest of our Murf Higgs Step-thru review.
