2023 Stromer

ST5 ABS

It rides like a luxury sports car. The 750W rear hub feels incredibly smooth with assist levels ranging from natural to punchy.

Stability, cushion, and great traction from the 27.5×2.4” Pirelli Angel ST Sport street tires.

Packed with awesome, top-tier tech including ABS brakes, Pinion gearbox with electronic shifting, Gates belt, touchscreen interface, security system, and more.

One of the longest range test results we’ve measured thanks to its high-capacity 983 Wh battery.

The ride is comfortable with a relaxed but performance-oriented riding position, dialed-in geometry, and options for a suspension fork and/or seatpost.

Offers two regenerative braking modes including a Cruise Control feature that automatically brakes to an adjustable speed limit.

An impressive range of personalization through the Stromer OMNI app. Adjust torque sensor sensitivity, the speed and power of motor output, automatic braking intensity, etc.

Includes a fast charger for refueling the massive battery in just 5.5 hours.

As a status symbol, this bike stands out from the crowd. There won’t be many other ST5s on the road.

We thoroughly enjoyed the bike’s stable and planted feel, but at 75 lbs (including the battery), it’s relatively heavy. Not an outright con, but something to be aware of.

You get what you pay for, but the ST5 is pricey. The base model starts at $12k with options above $13k.

One of the fastest accelerating, quietest, most stable, and safest feeling Class 3 electric bikes I've ever tested... now with anti-lock braking on the front wheel. The onboard electronics include 4G cellular communications for remote locking, tracking, and over the air updates. The smartphone app lets you tune the motor, the onboard display lets you dial up regenerative braking, the touch display and button pad interfaces are simple but still deep.

All of the best touch points including co-branded Ergon saddle, GS1 locking grips, and wide alloy platform pedals. Excellent derailleur with clutch to reduce chain bounce, electronic shifting is fast and tight. Custom Pirelli tires offer volume and width for comfort, stability, traction, and puncture resistance. Optional WREN inverted suspension fork with matching fender and suspension seat post take comfort to the next level and look great.

Sturdy and quiet tubular aluminum alloy fenders keep you dry wile supporting the rear rack and light, which has brake activation to go bright. Narrow-wide chainring with aluminum alloy guard reduces drops and protects your clothes. The headlight is crazy bright, has a high beam, and there's a secondary running light with integrated USB charging port just below. Extra large battery pack extends range but fills fast with the 4.5 amp charger.

The bike is super expensive, but it's really one of a kind and the performance just feels different than the rest. The extra strength, battery capacity, and motor type all combine for a very heavy 72lb footprint. The center-mount kickstand may be necessary for weight, but creates pedal lock. The plastic shield below the downtube seems like it could be more flush or refined.