Stealth clone HELP!

[Jet82388]

So does any one have a stealth clone? I have about 4000 miles on and the swing arm bushing is going bad. I bought it from a chinese company and am having trouble getting a replacement for it. Does anyone know where I can get one?

 

[indianajo]

This goes in the maintenance & repair catagory.
To get a bushing from other than the OEM, one measures the inside and outside diameter then the length with a calipers.
Then one searches various suppliers or the internet for one of that size.
I have been known to make low speed bushings out of block UHMW plastic. ID is done with a drill. OD is machined with a wire brush. Wear safety glasses when using power tools. Wear no gloves holding the stock to the wheel, it can grab the glove and pull your hand in further. It is best to cut the stock 4" longer than the bushing you are making to give your hand something to hold on to. Then saw off to length later in a vise.

 

[Ken M]

I think a lot of people that buy full suspension ebikes and are urban riding are going to end up with surprise maintenance costs for servicing the rear suspension and front forks. If they have to spend $100s every 5,000 miles to service the suspension they may start to understand why the marketing department and bean counters want everyone to think a suspension is essential on an ebike. Obviously on a high end mtn ebike it's critical but for urban riding I simply think wider tires and maybe a seat post suspension are a better choice.

 

[Jet82388]

I think a lot of people that buy full suspension ebikes and are urban riding are going to end up with surprise maintenance costs for servicing the rear suspension and front forks. If they have to spend $100s every 5,000 miles to service the suspension they may start to understand why the marketing department and bean counters want everyone to think a suspension is essential on an ebike. Obviously on a high end mtn ebike it's critical but for urban riding I simply think wider tires and maybe a seat post suspension are a better choice.

Well even a hundred dollars isn't really expensive if that's all I've had to replace in 4000 miles. I'm not sure your point but I have both a full suspension and solid frame. And I'm pleased with both. But the full suspension even just for daily commuting is so much more comfertable. So for my back and hands and vibration I will be glad to spend $100 every 4000 miles.