Stromer ST7 Review Short

While attending the (e)revolution electric bike show in Denver Colorado, I got to connect with Stromer to learn more about their ST7 electric bike. I learned that the company skipped the ST4 and ST6, and that they are using the Pinion gearbox system for their latest model. This bike offers many of the same features that Stromer has been known for including high speed Class 3 28mph 45km/h operation, powerful integrated lights, premium tubular aluminum alloy fenders, an sturdy inverted suspension fork, the color touch screen OMNI display panel and smartphone app, GPS and theft detection, USB-C charging port below the top tube, and durable Pirelli tires. The gears are shifted electronically, and you can see the gear on the OMNI LCD display, it can also be setup to downshift whenever you stop. Pinion can be shifted at standstill :)
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[@kend1964]

Thanks for showing us this new Stromer…great design! Although it’s expensive, it’s always good to see what’s going in all aspects of the E-bike world.

[@1thaleb]

Nice bike. Just bought it here in Switzerland and have done 2000kms. It's my 7th Stromer. Ok 1) the brakes don't squeal (a first in 7 years of Stromers from ST1 up to ST5). 2) Gear changing is a doddle now it's a belt. 3) Autonomy is 78kms in Sports mode after an all-night charge. BUT and here is the big "but":- It's a huge design fault when you get only 12kms in Sports Mode before the motor heats up and turns the mode off leaving gears 1 to 3 only. (Sports Mode is a huge difference to Gear 3 and is much more sensitive and rapid). Then you are left with 66kms with NO Sports Mode available because the motor remains too hot for the WHOLE of the rest of your trip. Yes you can reset it by turning the bike off and leaving it for 30 minutes to cool down (it won't). But that takes 30 minutes minimum (stuck on a bench in the country) and then you get (maybe) another 6kms before it does it again. This is in ambient temperatures from 15C (14kms) to 39C (12kms). And no, i am not driving it hard. It's impossible to get past 48kph anyway as it is maxxed by the software. It's just a normal 45kph max. If you spend 15k on a bike like this and cannot realise its full potential for 85% of your trip then that's disappointing. This is a top of the range bike price-wise. How would you like your 1479bhp Bugatti Chiron to have ONLY 221 bhp (VW GTI) for 85% of your daily driving? Thought not.......... So, Stromer get your act together and stop minimising our pleasure - redesign the phuccin motor please. I have spent enough on your bikes, so you can do that JUST for me and then the whole World will be happy.... Cheers.

[@rasulramazan3341]

I have ST7 too, use S mode quite often, but i never had the motor overheating. Just never. Commuting by bike to the office on a daily basis (200km a week). Perhaps you have lots of hills and mountains around you? I have collegue having ST7 too, he never had an issue with S mode either

[@1thaleb]

@@rasulramazan3341 that's crazy. I have no hills here. It overheats every single day after maximum 17kms

[@duc696monster6]

They just don't know how to build a proper working bike ar Stromer, that's their problem...instead of spending all that money on commercial and marketing they should spend it on hiring people that know their stuff...Stromer owners , CEOs, are just a bunch of w..ers that wanna steal your money with falls promises and false advertising

[@zombieninjasquirrel]

If you want the suspension fork it’s another $1,100 and the seat suspension $249! But hey pedals, the fast charger and a side mirror are included. Also you can get a whopping $10 off your next order if you sign up for emails.

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Nice, that's $10 free Dollars :D

[@petropoliskhan]

Hey Court! Thanks for this quickie. Looking forward to your in depth review. Maybe you can communicate to the skeptics why this is not comparable to cheaper alternatives.

[@fastjp72]

6:20 15,000 wow only 1,000 more are you kidding me, most people can not afford these prices!😃

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Oh, I just thought it would cost much more because it's a big partnership. Red Bull Racing is a huge brand, and the bike includes the special pannier bag and is such low volume. In the context of a $15k ebike, an extra $1k seems small... but yeah, that's still a lot of money :)

[@30Irwin]

What's surprising is how many people that can afford it. My daughter's friend works at Westpoint Cycles and he regularly sells $10k+ bikes--sold a $24k bike a couple weeks ago.

[@RadLee]

In 2018 I bought the then top of the line Stromer ST2S for € 10.000. Since then my employer paid me €17 tax free for every day I used my bike to come to work (€0,24/km, round trip is about 70 km). The bike has payed for itself, still going strong. Tempted by the red bull special edition, but going to keep on trucking with my old trusty steed for now.

[@user-op8fg3ny3j]

@@RadLee Just got myself the ST2 pinion for 6 grand

[@GautamDesaiB]

Model numbers are prime numbers? ST1, ST2, ST3, ST5,ST7...

[@twloughlin]

The irony of the Stromer ST7 right in front of the Lectric booth is not lost.

[@ElectricBikeReview]

That crossed my mind too 😉

[@AdamasOldblade]

Gold is my favourite colour and it honestly looks incredible. I do love the entire look of the bike and the tech is great too, however I cannot justify that price of around $13,000+ I simply do not make nearly enough money to even be able to consider affording that. My currently ebike was just under $2,000 and my Honda Civic was around $10,000.

[@japie68]

a stromer st1 does 28 mph, costs 5000euro in europe. This one does 28 mph costs 12000 euro in europe. I just don't understand where the massive price increase comes from. It has a bigger motor and battery. looks a bit nicer. but over twice as much nicer? i don't think so

[@HackHunter1835]

He lost me at $14000, but i at least watched the entire video to the end. People buy exotic cars just to show they own one. Those same people will buy this bike, and probly wont be ridden much. How practical is a $14000 ebike for the average Joe?

[@davidclark538]

Every bike is not for everyone.

[@petropoliskhan]

Actually very practical. I ride an St5 everyday. My gas ( electricity)cost are insignificant, maintenance is easy my commute although relatively short is non polluting, faster, cheaper and hugely enjoyable . You should try one 😉

[@duc696monster6]

Bs that in 2023 you don't have an adjustable (hight) handle bars.. especially for 13000€

[@PerfectoKiss]

Look, these are excellent bikes and the performance is nuts. However, there is no way $14K makes sense. If it was all carbon fiber, then it would make sense due to the material cost.

[@duc696monster6]

The special out st7 is , they reek in the money on that one..cost to build well under half the retail price...my best guess they make at least 70%on that...

[@quantumfx2677]

Very nice bike, ebikes must be driven and tried for getting the true feel and is the only way to know if you are going to like the bike or not.

[@dzonibravo7867]

15000? Ok.

[@fredericjacques1257]

Too bad that the locked handlebar design prevents the use of innerbarends for an aero position or any change of handlebar :(

[@siucheong]

pinion just announced the MGU. would be really cool to see stromer adopt that motor down the road.

[@cadriver2570]

Lightweight is where it's at. This massive, heavy, bulky thing will look so outdated in a couple years. 1.4 kWh is so unnecessary. Nobody is riding 160 miles on a commuter bike. Big miss on the approach imo.

[@10commandments78]

Does the electronic shifter charge with the bike or separately? Do they power the shifter from the bike battery?

[@LouRaX]

no seperate charging

[@2099mj]

To be honest, those bikes that deliveries use in NY , probably are better than the 14000 dls bike.

[@toolate6971]

Was this done at Euro Bike 2023? That is a heavy bike, but for 14K, it should be my primary mode of transportation daily, anywhere, and anytime. I really like the Pinion MGU on this bike. When will American bike builders start using it? Not only that, but I am sure it adds several thousand dollars to the bottom line. Have you reviewed Biktrix?

[@nicolamelis80]

The Lamborghini bike 🤔 At this price, more than 13,000 dollars, in Italy and in most European countries, I can buy a new city car like Fiat, Hyundai or Volkswagen etc.🤗

[@twloughlin]

I think this is an exaggeration to make a point, but it falls somewhat flat. I am unaware of a street-legal car capable of highway speeds being made anywhere in the world that costs $14K USD. The cheapest Fiat starts at $27,965. Hopefully, as ebikes become more common, people will begin to understand that, like cars, they come in a range of prices, styles, and models to suit those looking for basic transportation up to those looking for the latest/greatest high end lux model. Court is one of the only reviewers I know covering the entire spectrum. It's too bad for him that most of the KZbin demographic happen to be people who can't afford a bike like this, and feel they have to complain about it. Ironically, in the background you can see the Lectric ebikes, a company that makes good ebikes for $799-$1599. Check them out.

[@nicolamelis80]

@@twloughlin First in Europe / the cheapest Fiat Is a Panda 1.0 mild hybrid 15249 $ / the cheapest Hyundai Is I10 1.0 manual T. 18480 $ Second It isnt a complain... I called lambo bike 😂😂 Third since you don't know anything about me / maybe I'm an owner of a VanMoof S5 that costs 3900$... 🙃 Maybe / And Fourth one should accept other people's different ideas idee altrui differenti

[@petropoliskhan]

Thank you for your wise words. This tiresome refrain about being able to buy this or that for this amount of money gets old real quick and somehow never applies to fancy cars/ motorcycles/ smartphones/ handbags etc etc

[@cadriver2570]

@@twloughlin This thing is still a bad value in the ebike world, no matter what you compare it to. Really silly build.

[@KizmoBG]

this e-bke prices are... for no brainers, what marging they are selling on in how many times... wtf... there is no way this thing to cost this amount... e-bike pricing terror

[@petropoliskhan]

Many premium brands also have larger margins. Apple/ Mercedes/Porsche etc. They can charge that because their customers are happily paying for added value they don’t feel other cheaper brands offer.

[@Francky74]

Il sort quand le 8 , ...?? À quand la dernière nouveauté 🧐🤔

[@Qu.Z.]

Can you review opium speed pedelec, it has the same specs as stromer st7 except a bigger battery and cheaper

[@ep1cg4m3r69]

Please review the Specialized Globe Haul.

[@tureencahill]

Is there an STD?

[@1thaleb]

Sports mode broke after 16kms in 32 ambient today and I was being SUPER slow, as if that's possible. This thing is over-torqued (52nm) and its motor "air-cooling" (!) flaw is now getting very effin annoying. After 2300kms I expect it to have run-in and all firmware limiting to be cancelled. To my mind it's not even fixable. You cannot drill disc-brake type air-holes in the motor casing cos of the rain. You either live with it or stop every 20 mins for a 30 to 60 minute wait with battery out of bike to cool down. Those illegal (in Switz) Revolution XX and Stealth bikes now seem quite attractive. 15000 francs for 20 minutes of fun and then 70 more of struggling (when you get to MY age) because S-Mode is not available is commonly known as a con. I have a new name for Sports Mode:- 'Crippled Mode'

[@goobfilmcast4239]

If these guys thought the market could bear it, they'd price this bike at $25,000. Even then some buyers would purchase it just to show they could afford it. Sadly, that is the target market...dilettantes, not dedicated e-bike enthusiasts. No doubt this bike has an excellent feature set along with terrific fit and finish but frankly, the price is ludicrous. It makes Apple's upcoming Vision Pro Headset look like a bargain in comparison.

[@ginor8416]

Does this bike have a throttle only setting? Being a rear motor set up it should allow for that

[@ElectricBikeReview]

No, I believe the Stromer bikes adhere to a strict Class 3 setup with no throttle operation.

[@ginor8416]

Great, thanks for the response. I’m hoping you review the Harley Davidson e-bikes. They seem similar to the Stromer

[@richyp64]

​@ginor8416 I have the HD Rush City Speed and can honestly say it's the best ebike I've owned. The enviolo automatic hub and Gates belt drive is a game changer.

[@ginor8416]

That is so cool to hear. I thought the Harleys were single speed. Better price point than the Stromer. That Harley is on my short list

[@ANTIINJECTIONS]

should have created their own mid drive motor for that price. The bike looks fantastic, but hub motors on bicycles at this price is almost comical.

[@trumpameri1638]

100% comical

[@LouRaX]

there a 0 middle motors that can achieve that top speed... and you put a lot of wear and tear to the chain / Belt

[@ANTIINJECTIONS]

@@LouRaX Completely incorrect.

[@trumpameri1638]

@@LouRaX who told you that? 0 middle motor for max speed ? What you think about Bosch performance line cx or maybe more better Bosch performance speed line middle engine.. look at riese Muller , kalkhoff cube speed...

[@LouRaX]

@@trumpameri1638 I trief them all Stromers reach 48 km/h (50 is the legal City Car Speed) Esaily… All the middle Engines live more in a 35-40 Range over 40 they Need a lot of manpower… in germany anything over 25 km/h is a Motor vehicle… and Cant be Drive on sidewalks bike Paths or Forest and Need a license Plate… so if you Drive 100% Road you Need als close to Car speeds as possible With 35 you Are a getting overtaken by Cars Almost always… The rules Are so stupid that you cant legally lock it on a bike stand… you Need to park on the road and buy a parking ticket :P and btw you Need a Drivers license

[@deirdrereynolds4684]

That’s a lot of Lincoln’s! 💰

[@paulchristiansen7014]

put a link to their website..

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Here ya go us.stromerbike.com/pages/st7 are you suggesting that I put another link somewhere?

[@lenhister]

Thank you for showcasing this bike. But why do you talk so much and give an impression that you know-it-all (which yes you do), but just ask the questions and let the rep talk?

[@HackHunter1835]

Court does his homework on any and every bike he reviews. He can look at components and tell you the part number if you asked. You might be use to watching other ebike youtube channels that the creators dont have 1/8 the amount of product knowledge Court has, which you know. Because of his vast product knowledge that he brings to these kinds of interviews, i think it adds a lot of good content for shoppers. Does he know more than the Rep? Maybe not. I personally believe Court already knows the answer to his question to the Rep because he is just trying to educate prospective byers of the bike. "Just let the Rep talk?" Thats not Courts style, he like to control the room IMO 😎

[@kend1964]

Because it’s his channel and he’ll do as he pleases? The solution, of course, is for you to start your own channel and do it right!

[@zombieninjasquirrel]

The rep didn’t know what the spring was so…

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Yeah, I dislike talking over people and try not to rush things… unfortunately there were many aspects that this rep wasn’t as educated on or just wasn’t mentioning on his own (like the brakes) I wanted to be thorough, I wanted him to look good, and we had limited time. The reason it might seem like I’m interrupting is because I edited the video to remove a couple of parts where he said “you’ll have to ask the engineers”. I appreciate your feedback @lenhister and will strive to do better in the future.

[@tureencahill]

The f ukin weight of those yokes..wont get on the roof of an Abrams never mind a Mazda

[@jasontomica8938]

14k is absolutely ridiculous and VILE!!!

[@deltaecho4673]

I see it almost as a concept bike

[@norabeckner9844]

Promo'SM 💃

[@HasanNassrallah]

Clueless.