Stealth Fighter

[Jerome Daoust]

A new model from "Stealth Electric Bikes".

Discussion:
http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10950

Manufacturer's page:
http://stealthelectricbikes.com.au/stealth_fighter.html

I wish there was a US importer.

[bill_von]

On Jun 13, 11:57 am, Jerome Daoust <EyesToThe...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I wish there was a US importer.

A two speed bike? I think I'd need a little more gear range than that!

[Bike_On]

Good thing they only weight 50-57kg. :)

[Jérôme Daoust]

Dan Rowell wrote:
> Good thing they only weight 50-57kg.

The "Fighter" weighs 35 kg (77 lb):
http://stealthelectricbikes.com.au/stealth_fighter.html

The 4990 $AUD price converts to just over 4000 $US.

There is a chance there will be a USA distributor.

Nice to see there is no derailleur to mess with.

Jerome

[Nimbuzz]

As messy as dreaileurs can be now and then I'd MUCH rather have the
gears! Perhaps it has so much pwoer that a dreaileur would be
problematic. The Opti seems to be pushing the limits of chain/
dreaileur at 800 watts.

[OptOut]

This "stealth" is a rear hub motor bike so no worries about the
electric power straining the gears/chain/deraillers/etc. As there us
on the 800w opti. No excuse for stealth not to have any gears, unless
you're not really expected to pedal seriously.

Best,
Joe (mobile)

[OptOut]

In case I wasn't clear, I agree with Uncle Al that I'd prefer having
gears.

Best,
Joe (mobile)

On Jun 16, 2009, at 12:44 AM, Nimbuzz <mar...@aol.com> wrote:

[Bike_On]

Joe-, It does have gear, uh, er, 2 of them in BB. It can go 19-22
miles, and top speed is 28mph! This all looks pretty good if you are a
flatlander...maybe from Florida. But then, the "fighter" looks may
not fit the demographics of retirement homes.

The battery in the mid frame is a +, but no specs. Hummm.

D

On Jun 16, 5:39 am, OptOut <optib...@gmail.com> wrote:
> This "stealth" is a rear hub motor bike so no worries about the
> electric power straining the gears/chain/deraillers/etc. As there us
> on the 800w opti. No excuse for stealth not to have any gears, unless
> you're not really expected to pedal seriously.
>
> Best,
> Joe (mobile)
>

[Bike_On]

> The "Fighter" weighs 35 kg (77 lb):
> http://stealthelectricbikes.com.au/stealth_fighter.html
>

The ES post shows the original Stealth Bomer, the flagship bike, and
speced it at 50-57kg >> 110-125lb.

More like a Lead Bomber.

[Jérôme Daoust]

On Jun 16, 2:41 am, OptOut <optib...@gmail.com> wrote:
> In case I wasn't clear, I agree with Uncle Al that I'd prefer having gears.

For those who want the derailleur and extra gears, it an an available
option: "Transmission: 2 speed internal BB. 16 speed available with
the addition of a deraileur."

Nice battery compartment (on the Bomber model for its 72V 20Ah LiPo's,
similar on the Fighter model):
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?s=0da2904565a8be8a28dcfbfcaf417e13&p=9873949&postcount=13
I wish the Optibike had a similar arrangement.

Jerome

[OptOut]

D,
If I was a flatlander I wouldn't need electric ;-)

Best,
Joe (mobile)

[cakey]

What you should have is an opti with a rohloff . I have soooooo many
gears

On Jun 16, 8:59 pm, OptOut <optib...@gmail.com> wrote:
> D,
> If I was a flatlander I wouldn't need electric ;-)
>
> Best,
> Joe (mobile)
>

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[deerfencer1]

Strictly personal preference but I'm not a big fan of the boxy robotic
rivet look. Color me indifferent on this one; much better offerings
right here in the States IMO.

LH