Sooke Elite
New Member
Hi Everyone,
I' ve learnt about the Stromers pretty recently, read a bunch of reviews and then tested an ST1 Platimum at a local dealer here in Victoria BC area. Absolutely loved it but found a much better deal online, went ahead and placed an order that very same day (last Saturday). The sales guy was super helpful and helped me chose the right size. I chose the Elite as it is cheaper and also I think with the hills around where I live it might be a better choice. I also upgraded the battery to 14.5 Ah. My bike, a 2015 model has been shipped today and I should have it around 11th of February.
My questions to you all are:
1) Should I have the new bike assembled, adjusted, lubricated, by the local dealer here? I was thinking if nothing else I thought it would help me build a relationship with the dealer (after all he did let me ride the bike even though he knew I would not buy it from him - I mentioned the online deal right away, didn't want to waste his time and he could not match the online deal).
2) What is the regular maintenance I should be doing, e.g. chain lube? What lube should I use?
3) I do like the city kit, but the price is pretty steep in addition to what I ' ve spent already... Maybe eventually... What are the alternatives, particularly for the fenders as it rains a lot here?
Thanks for your advice.
Regards,
Eugene
I' ve learnt about the Stromers pretty recently, read a bunch of reviews and then tested an ST1 Platimum at a local dealer here in Victoria BC area. Absolutely loved it but found a much better deal online, went ahead and placed an order that very same day (last Saturday). The sales guy was super helpful and helped me chose the right size. I chose the Elite as it is cheaper and also I think with the hills around where I live it might be a better choice. I also upgraded the battery to 14.5 Ah. My bike, a 2015 model has been shipped today and I should have it around 11th of February.
My questions to you all are:
1) Should I have the new bike assembled, adjusted, lubricated, by the local dealer here? I was thinking if nothing else I thought it would help me build a relationship with the dealer (after all he did let me ride the bike even though he knew I would not buy it from him - I mentioned the online deal right away, didn't want to waste his time and he could not match the online deal).
2) What is the regular maintenance I should be doing, e.g. chain lube? What lube should I use?
3) I do like the city kit, but the price is pretty steep in addition to what I ' ve spent already... Maybe eventually... What are the alternatives, particularly for the fenders as it rains a lot here?
Thanks for your advice.
Regards,
Eugene
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