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Author: | VW-surfbum [ Thu Jan 15, 2015 12:14 pm ] |
Post subject: | BB Bearing replacement |
Obviously i know how to change a BB, What i'm after is the type of bearings or code and supplier of GXP sized bearings. My BB is starting to creak so rather than replacing the whole units, i was thinking of replacing just the bearings with a good quality possibly ceramic bearing set. They're only press fit so should be easy enough to change? Anyone done it? (Eccles i'm looking at you ) |
Author: | RedTwo [ Thu Jan 15, 2015 3:23 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: BB Bearing replacement |
Try these..very helpful guys.. http://www.enduroforkseals.com/id228.html |
Author: | VW-surfbum [ Thu Jan 15, 2015 3:47 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Re: BB Bearing replacement |
RedTwo wrote: Now that's what I'm talking about, repair kits and ceramics. |
Author: | Scarper [ Thu Jan 15, 2015 5:49 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: BB Bearing replacement |
That is a great price for ceramic bearings, and the postage is good as well. I may have to invest in some. |
Author: | Eccles [ Thu Jan 15, 2015 6:03 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: BB Bearing replacement |
GPX uses none standard bearings I believe (like Shimano XTR) to try and get you to buy the whole thing again. I believe they are 6804RS 20x32x7mm (the 7mm width is the tricky bit). The enduro ones use a shim I think to make their more standard size fit. You'll either need something like a blind bearing puller or some careful use of a socket/punch/flat headed screw driver and hammer to get the old bearing out. I've used a headset press to get the new bearings in straight without applying pressure to the inner race. |
Author: | VW-surfbum [ Thu Jan 15, 2015 7:43 pm ] |
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I knew I could rely on you rob |
Author: | Madasnibbor [ Thu Jan 15, 2015 8:02 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: BB Bearing replacement |
Changing my bb tonight for a wheels manufacturing one and they have three bearing replacement options Enduro bearings have a 1yr grantee also. I'm fitting mine with my headset press enduro bearings and shim seem like a good option |
Author: | VW-surfbum [ Sun Jan 18, 2015 2:00 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: BB Bearing replacement |
Right dismantled all ready to be identified. Took one original sram one and one superstar one apart. Quite different for something that does the same job. |
Author: | VW-surfbum [ Sun Jan 18, 2015 2:08 pm ] |
Post subject: | BB Bearing replacement |
Author: | Madasnibbor [ Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:32 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: BB Bearing replacement |
When I changed mine I noticed wear on the chain ring bolts from the stinger. It just showed how much play the drive side bearing had |
Author: | Madasnibbor [ Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:34 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: BB Bearing replacement |
The steel wheel manufacturing one with non ceramic bearings is super plush |
Author: | robertpb [ Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:46 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: BB Bearing replacement |
Could try these they sell Enduro bearings in this country, I've used them in the past. http://www.mountainbikecomponents.co.uk |
Author: | VW-surfbum [ Sun Jan 18, 2015 8:23 pm ] |
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Cheers Robert, out of stock How's the foot/leg now? |
Author: | tugger [ Mon Jan 19, 2015 6:16 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: BB Bearing replacement |
There is a bearing place in Maldon. Essex bearings. They may well be able to help. |
Author: | VW-surfbum [ Mon Jan 19, 2015 7:31 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: BB Bearing replacement |
I forgot them today i was going to take them to a place near one of my offices, stupidly put them in a mug that i've been meaning to take in since xmas. nope, still forgot. Think i better order a std one just in case i dont get it sorted before the weekend. |
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