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    E-S Stealth Electric Bike Owners

    A while ago i showed progress pics of my quest to reduce the maintenance on my B52. I'd like a belt drive, but it sounds like its too difficult. In the meantime, my chain is now enclosed most of the way around which has made a massive difference to wear, lubrication and adjustment intervals. I'm...
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    E-S Stealth Electric Bike Owners

    I was recently at the Secret Stealth Skunk Works in Melbourne getting a stripped axle repaired on my B52 and scored a ride on the new one. Its longer and the bigger dia stock wheels look good. The bigger brakes feel good. I really like having the regen button integrated into the rear brake...
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    E-S Stealth Electric Bike Owners

    Right, so my chief issue with my B52 was maintenance of the chain when riding in wet conditions. It picks up dirt and etc which causes wear. You have to regularly clean and lubricate it, plus it needs adjustment. If only we had a solution to help stop the crap getting on the chain in the first...
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    E-S Stealth Electric Bike Owners

    My bike is so scary the dragon has to be behind a fence to keep it feeling safe.... BTW - 2 rear fenders because the main one had just snapped in half.
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    E-S Stealth Electric Bike Owners

    Thanks Karl - just got a 19" MC rim laced on at Stealth. It fits my existing fenders without too many adjustments also which is good. I'm running a holy roller on the front with no flats yet, but not that many km on it either. No riding for me atm as i dropped the mtn bike at a start of a ride...
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    E-S Stealth Electric Bike Owners

    Thanks for that! Good questions. I thought direct drive like the stealth. I don't need high power - its really to push me up the hills so i don't end up bathing in sweat and 30km/hr or so uphill would be ok. Weight is not critical as the motor fixes that problem and when cruising at a constant...
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    E-S Stealth Electric Bike Owners

    Hi All - 1st time poster. I got my B52 new about 4 or 5 months ago and have done about 6000km so far of mostly on road (commuting to/from work). I've read thru most of this forum and there is lots of great information. All i have done to mine so far is the fenders as i ride it in all weather...
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