Joined
·
323 Posts
A 70 mile solstice ride in the rain did a number on my American Classic wheelset. I pretty much expected this, but thought I would test them in worst case conditions. They have worked great in dry racing conditions, but riding for hours through "wet trails" (creeks?) ruined the almost new front hub bearings.
The bearings are smaller than the older style AC hubs and the WTB laserdisc lites. This means less weight but also less durability.
The bearing number I removed is #6803-2RS. Anyone know what the 2RS means? I found Enduromax bearings in the QBP catalogue that have the same dimensions, #8803. The main difference is that the Enduromax bearings have a full compliment of bearings (18?), not less bearings (11?) and a retainer. The Enduromax bearings should be more durable, but are they suitable for a hub? Will they cause more drag than new stock bearings?
Anyone have a line on ceramic bearings that don't cost too much? I.D.=21.5mm, O.D.=31mm, W=7mm.
The bearings are smaller than the older style AC hubs and the WTB laserdisc lites. This means less weight but also less durability.
The bearing number I removed is #6803-2RS. Anyone know what the 2RS means? I found Enduromax bearings in the QBP catalogue that have the same dimensions, #8803. The main difference is that the Enduromax bearings have a full compliment of bearings (18?), not less bearings (11?) and a retainer. The Enduromax bearings should be more durable, but are they suitable for a hub? Will they cause more drag than new stock bearings?
Anyone have a line on ceramic bearings that don't cost too much? I.D.=21.5mm, O.D.=31mm, W=7mm.