I seem to recall seeing someone advertising an aftermarket dogbone upgrade w/ needle bearings or something of that nature.

Anyone know of a decent alternative to the throwaway bushings?

Do the new bikes (1.0, Ruckus, etc) use something more durable, and do they interchange?

Eric

BETD in the UK supply aftermarket bits for most GT bikes, this link will send you straight to the GT section of the Website - and no i dont work for them! :rolleyes:

http://www.betd.co.uk/acatalog/BETD_SHOP_GT_Suspension_Upgrades_8.html

Have a look around they make aftemarket kits for I-drives, LTS/ STS frames Lobos etc...

Good luck!