Is there an Amazon of EBike parts?

[FrankR]

Is there a known, very good online retailer for eBike parts?

Yes, I bought low end, and yes, I will be responsible now for repairs. [It was the only way I could afford getting into this.]

I have seen some online Facebook posts spooking me about people taking a long time hunting down parts. It will really be a big let down if my bike is down for a length of time.

The person cited specifically things that you probably Are going to need if you log enough miles - chain, spokes. He said the chain on his Lectric-type bike was not standard, and, spoke size was rare.

I naively would have thought such things were common with other non eBikes.

So, any really good online parts retailer I can check out?

 

[tomjasz]

Amazon
I find lots of parts there. Many AliExpress sellers are on Amazon too.

 

[tomjasz]

Amazon
I find lots of parts there. Many AliExpress sellers are on Amazon too.

And there’s lots of help here sorting replacements.

 

[FrankR]

And there’s lots of help here sorting replacements.

Thank you. I am tempted to go stock parts Now so that I can speed up repair if something happens. Already have tubes in hand for the inevitable.

 

[indianajo]

Since Amazon started charging 50% more than UPS and 200% more than USPS for freight, I use ebay for the electrical parts. I don't need things today. I've had to brake to avoid Amazon trucks twice. I don't spend $150 a year in freight on ebay. I don't want to watch Amazon's stupid TV programs & my TV can't stream programs from the internet anyway.
Look carefully, most ebay vendors won't show you what they are selling. Ordered a throttle Tuesday: 90% of listings wouldn't show the connector and all but one of the ones that did had the wrong one. Its a bad time to buy parts with Shanghai locked down: I've had a PAS sensor "shipped" from NC since 5/3 but USPS says they are waiting for the package to arrive at the post office.
Things like chains & spokes, I use modernbike.com or universalcycles.com . DTSwiss spokes are US made.

 

[AHicks]

Thank you. I am tempted to go stock parts Now so that I can speed up repair if something happens. Already have tubes in hand for the inevitable.

Regarding tubes, I would HIGHLY recommend you get some sort of sealer in them. That will cut your chances of a flat at least 1/2. It's cheap, it's easy and it works really well. I'm often accused of being a Slime fan boy, but the ONLY reason I promote that is because it's easy to find. Do your own research, but do get something in them.

I buy my bikes with service down the line in mind. I refuse to buy a bike using proprietary parts where I'm forced to return to them to buy them, or to get service. As far as spokes, nothing fancy going on there. They're available in any size without hassle. Same with chains. There should be no hassle there either.

No concern here about Amazon drivers attacking me. I'm an Amazon Prime user and rarely pay anything for freight. I do watch anticipated delivery dates closely. If I'm in a hurry (like I usually am) I make sure the part is going to arrive in a reasonable amount of time. Some Amazon vendors are shipping from China, with predictable arrival delays....

 

[tomjasz]

spend $150 a year in freight on ebay.

I spend nothing buying Amazon prime. The Chinese vendors charge no more than on eBay. I’m firmly a fan of eBay with PayPal as my second line protection. Chinese vendors on Amazon can insulate themselves from claims. May as well buy from AliExpress and use PayPal for lowest prices.

 

[FrankR]

Regarding tubes, I would HIGHLY recommend you get some sort of sealer in them. That will cut your chances of a flat at least 1/2. It's cheap, it's easy and it works really well. I'm often accused of being a Slime fan boy, but the ONLY reason I promote that is because it's easy to find. Do your own research, but do get something in them.

I buy my bikes with service down the line in mind. I refuse to buy a bike using proprietary parts where I'm forced to return to them to buy them, or to get service. As far as spokes, nothing fancy going on there. They're available in any size without hassle. Same with chains. There should be no hassle there either.

No concern here about Amazon drivers attacking me. I'm an Amazon Prime user and rarely pay anything for freight. I do watch anticipated delivery dates closely. If I'm in a hurry (like I usually am) I make sure the part is going to arrive in a reasonable amount of time. Some Amazon vendors are shipping from China, with predictable arrival delays....

Those parts comments are encouraging. Would you know if they are accurate for the Lectric-type bikes? Comments I read were from a Lectric owner, and my bike is basically that design with some small improvements.

Will definitely be Sliming the tubes soon. Have the bottle ready to go.

 

[AHicks]

Those parts comments are encouraging. Would you know if they are accurate for the Lectric-type bikes? Comments I read were from a Lectric owner, and my bike is basically that design with some small improvements.

Will definitely be Sliming the tubes soon. Have the bottle ready to go.

I ride the more conventional 27.5" bikes. The only way I would be able to check to see if your spoke size is available for sure would be to know it's length in mm's.
It's nothing I would worry about. Here's a good source, but they're just one of them.

Sapim Strong 13-14g Butted Spoke, Black

Custom Cut Black Sapim Spokes, Butted 13-14 Gauge, Includes Nipple

ebikes.ca

 

[Mike TowpathTraveler]

Regards to Slime, by all means, go for it.

First line of defense should be Mr Tuffy tire liners. I used to use them. They are not bulletproof. Neither is Slime. These days, I use Tannus Armour, but I do not believe they make a tire liner for that small diameter fat bike tire you are running.

Onboard with @tomjasz about Paypal. They intercede on your behalf if a vendor does not come through with your purchase.

Universal Cycles by my checks has had alot of stuff out of stock since the Covid scourge came online. Ebay continues to be a great source of suppliers along with the added protections of paypal.

 

[Marci jo]

Check out Modern Bike. I have ordered a few things and found good selection and fast service. (But that was before COVID. )

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