[jb00gie]

I'm buying a used bike and it may need some new bearings.

Has anyone had any experience in buying these on ebay?

here's what I'm looking at:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Bearing-Kit-set...sure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item20b732d630

Thanks,

 

[sasquatch rides a SS]

No experience here, but you may get more helpful responses from the shocks and suspension fourm

 

[dundundata]

or the specialized forum

 

[Dougal]

These are caged bearings designed for continuous rotation. They won't last well in a suspension pivot. You want full complement bearings, not lawnmower bearings.

They are also being sold as "tight tolerance" bearings which concerns me. Because these suspension bearings are pressed into the suspension links the outer race contracts slightly. If you start with a bearing with not enough internal clearance it will bind and wear itself out faster.

 

[bad mechanic]

Personally, I buy my suspension bearings from here:
http://www.enduroforkseals.com/

They have high quality, max compliment bearings, which I think are just about ideal for suspension pivot use.

 

[jb00gie]

cool. thanks for that link

 

[bad mechanic]

I hear they have some pretty decent fork seals as well...

:lol:

 

[sasquatch rides a SS]

I hear they have some pretty decent fork seals as well...

:lol:

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