# Swiss Commuter Bikes Stromer's 'ST5' E-Bike is Coming to the North American Market on Jan 9th By Colin Smith | Published 2024-01-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st5 References: [stromerbike](https://www.stromerbike.com/en/st5pinion_launchedition)  The ST5 Pinion is a new version of the ST5, the executive among the speed pedelecs from Swiss ebike brand [Stromer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st2-pinion). It features a sleek and seamless design, with a cable-free, brawny silhouette, integrated high-end elements, and reliable brakes. The ST5 Pinion also has a long fender made of a robust and recyclable carbon-reinforced polyamide, which offers more protection from rain and dirt. The ST5 Pinion has won several awards for its design and innovation, such as the Platinum A’ Design Award, the Design & Innovation Award, and the Red Dot Design Award. The ST5 Pinion boasts impressive specifications, such as a powerful rear-wheel motor with sport mode, a maximum range of up to 180 km, and a fully integrated anti-lock braking system. The ST5 Pinion also has a Pinion 'Smart.Shift' 9-speed gearbox, which allows quick, precise, and seamless shifting while riding or stopped. The ST5 Pinion is equipped with a low-maintenance carbon belt from [Gates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergblitz-s9e), [Pirelli](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-horse-sc) tires, and a 4-piston brake from TRP. The ST5 Pinion also has a Stromer sound module, which provides acoustic feedback for various occurrences. The ST5 Pinion has a 983Wh battery, which can be charged in 4.5 hours. The ST5 Pinion is priced at €10,990 in Europe and $12,990 in the US. It is available for pre-order now and will be delivered in spring 2024. Image Credit: Stromer ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 20% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sleek Design:** The ST5 Pinion features a cable-free, brawny silhouette and integrated high-end elements. - **Advanced Specifications:** The ST5 Pinion boasts a powerful rear-wheel motor, a maximum range of up to 180 km, and a fully integrated anti-lock braking system. - **Efficient Shifting:** The ST5 Pinion is equipped with a Pinion 'Smart.Shift' 9-speed gearbox for quick, precise, and seamless shifting while riding or stopped. ### Where This Applies - **Electric Bicycles:** The ST5 Pinion showcases a sleek design and advanced specifications, presenting opportunities for innovation in the electric bicycle industry. - **Urban Mobility:** The ST5 Pinion's efficient shifting capabilities and impressive range contribute to disruptive innovation opportunities in the urban mobility sector. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The ST5 Pinion's carbon belt and recyclable components align with the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions, opening doors for disruptive innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Internal Gearbox E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st2-pinion.md) - [Customizable Urban Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stromer-st3.md) - [Long-Range Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stromer-st7-speed-pedelec.md) - [Tech-Enabled Racing E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st7-alinghi.md) - [German Streetwear Bicycle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storck-name2.md) - [Affordable Premium E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/856st.md) - [High-Performance Step-Thru E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freedom-st.md) - [Streamlined Commuter eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamlined-commuter-ebikes.md) - [German Long-Distance Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergblitz-s9e.md)