I got a Stromer Platinum in October, and wished I had purchased it earlier because the weather now is just awful. I did many of the same additions/changes that others have listed, however, although I originally thought the City Kit was the way to go, while at the dealer, I changed my mind. I did not like the rack that came with the kit, so the dealer was able to install other fenders, and a Topeak rear rack. I also got the Topeak MTX TrunkBag, which has fold down panniers. I like it a lot. I was told that the rack that comes with the City Kit will not accept the Topeak system - which is wider than the supplied rack.
The problem is that I really wanted the integrated lights that came with the City Kit. Instead, I have a 700 lumen (Bontrager Ion) handle bar mounted light. This is plenty of light, but takes up space on the handle bars. I also got a blinky light for the rear.
Other things I changed/added:
- Ergon GPS4 grips;
-Brooks saddle (women's saddle w/springs #67S (?))
- Small riser on the stem for a better riding position
-Mirrcycle mirror - 1 for the left side
-Abus lock - which is heavy, but I keep it in the Topeak bag, along with a small Kryptonite. I think it takes me too long to lock up the bike, so am always looking for better options.
I like the pedals that came with the Stromer.
To be done: get a better kick stand, since it fell over when loaded. No rush on that since we are having 2 feet of snow tonight, and I won't be riding for a couple of months.
