One really neat feature about the Shimano STePS mid-drive system combined with the Shimano Alfine 8spd Di2 electric shifting is you can set the gear you want the system to return to when you stop. So after you stop at a light or for any reason, the system automatically shifts the bike back into say 3rd gear for you to start riding again from a stop. Also the STePS computer displays very useful information like "range left" in miles based on the type of riding you are doing; it constantly recalculates it. This is very useful information. if you know you have 20 miles left to ride and you are on a high setting stating you have 15 miles left, all you have to do is reduce the assist level to gain extra mile range. By contrast most systems just display battery power left in bars or lights. Plus you get a Shmimano backed product.

I was impressed enough with this STePS with Alfine IGH all electric that it will likely be on my next road bike and my current MTB will become a dedicated off-roader down the line.

ADDED:
Here's a video review from last year of the Raleigh Misceo iE. I just watched it again. Cort points out many of the wonderful features, but I didn't notice any of the noise in the video coming from the motor when I road one. Maybe it's just that the mic amplifies noises it picks up (?).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=Z0PT2OGQNU4

Oh yeah, it has speed, cadence AND torque sensors...