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So my Stromer is still a work in progress (handlebar grips, from bag/light issue), but I rode to work Friday, then went shopping and did errands on Sunday. Apparently I am also a work in progress, because I was miserable because I was so cold. I added heated gloves for the Sunday ride and that...

That looks like an innovative solution, and one I had never even heard about. My concern would be having the wires and other electronics messed with. Still, I appreciate the idea. Maybe I should get a smaller bag or a taller light. Neither of those is that easy either. Since I have a...

I ordered a Topeak BarXtender to expand the space available for mounting things on the handlebar. It doesn't fit well at all, and sort of flops over because the Stromer bars are a little rounded. Has anyone successfully added an extender? Which brand? I have also looked at Minoura Accessory...

Sorry - I thought you said 2 flights. I have 6 steps going into my basement, and before I got the Bike Vault, I put the Stromer in the basement. It was hard - at least for me. Not something I would do every day. I took it in and out twice, and used a dog ramp. I really don't want to talk you out...

There is no way I could lift this bike and carry it up or down any stairs - never mind 2 flights. I can't even get it onto a regular hitch mounted rack - thus, the EasyFold. Since I don't have a garage, I bought a BikeVault (single bike/pie shaped) for my back yard - which is essentially a metal...

I also vote for the Stromer. I got mine about 2 weeks ago, and it is still a work in progress for the fit. I got the Platinum step-through, with the larger battery, and think it was the right choice for me. What I like (I only have 20 miles on it, so take this for what it's worth): - the...

Thanks JoePah - I read about those saddles and they look great. But because I have had such good luck with the Brooks (67S) on my Brompton, I went with that one - in black. I hope it works as well on the Stromer. Should be at my LBS Monday/Tuesday. I am also going to see if a handle bar...

I have the suspension front end, but still, the ride was a little stiffer than I like. I am having a brooks saddle with springs put on. Same saddle I have on my Brompton, and I love it. If I need more relief for my back, I would definitely consider one of the dampening seat posts. Although my...

Hello Shea - I picked up my new Platinum/Step-Through on Tuesday. This is my first e-bike, so you have far more actual riding experience than I. When I was researching I rode the Trekking RX, got on, but did not ride the Specialized (thought it would just my back), and a few others that I...

Thank you Allen - I appreciate the welcome to the EBR community, and have already found it very helpful in sorting out the e-bike landscape. I 100% agree re: Brooks saddles, and a black one is on order from my LBS. I was enormously disappointed not to be able to take the Stromer home on Saturday...

Thank you for the heads-up. I got the suspension fork because I thought the ride was pretty comfortable. I tested a carbon fork/non-step through, and actually didn't see much of a difference - and I'm not sure I would even notice. But the suspension fork was nice - plus, I can lock it out if...

Thank you JoePah. I really liked the solid feel during the test ride - and I was able to go uphill into a pretty stiff headwind in Eco mode without a problem. I was very encouraged by that. Really don't like the seat, but will swap that out at my LBS for the same Brooks I have on my Brompton. As...

Today I was able to test ride a Stromer ST1 Platinum (Step Through/Red) for about an hour or so. I really liked it, and was ready to get the City Kit, and load it on the car to go home for a ride. BUT, I really did not like the rack that comes with the City Kit, so the dealer is going to put on...

Hello EMG, and thank you for giving me such detailed information and your opinion. I have to admit that the 60+ pounds of the Stromer is a factor, and I don't think I would be able to lift it onto a rack alone. However, I think I agree with your daughter: if you really like the Stromer, maybe...

Thanks Mark - Yes, all input is helpful. I'm pretty lucky because I have both a Stromer dealer and a Currie dealer w/in driving distance. Both are enthusiastic about e-bikes. The non-Stromer dealer is the one insisting I get properly fitted. I am going to go ride the Stromer again to see if the...

Is it possible to raise the height of the handle bars - or is the wiring too tight? I think I would like a slightly more upright riding position - maybe 2-3". Thank you. Noreen

Thanks Reddy. I am still leaning toward the Stromer because I believe it can be what I want - which is a little of everything. A city bike/cruiser, on the other hand, is only able to be that. It can't be made into a higher end performance bike. With the Stromer I can add a trailer, bags, - or...

Just found the tire size: 26" x 2.15"

Thanks Joe. I love the look, speed, and general cool factor of the Stromer, and if the handle bars can be adjusted a little to a more upright, I think that would be my choice. It is heavy, but I would be storing it in a shed for 3 seasons, then moving it to the basement for winter. I would also...

My first post, although I have been lurking for a while. I have been researching e-bikes for months, and think I have analysis paralysis. Over the weeks, I have 100% decided to get the Stromer Platinum; then the Easy Motion Evo City Wave; then maybe wait for the S2; then the e-Flow Nitro; 50%...