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I am looking at replacing my 6901 bearings in my Intense 5.5 and there seem to be so many manufacturers who make them. Are they all the same or are some better than others and if so where can you get them.
For instance Enduro 6901 bearings are £22 each from CRC where as a search on eBay reveals SKF bearings at a fraction of the price.
Is this another example of companies trying to profit from cyclists ?
Stop it!! Just stop now!!!!!
Kaesae to the forum......
There's just been a massive thread / flamewar about this. Just put cheap bearings in and pull them when they're dead seemed to be a recurring theme.
Would you use ceramic bearings in frame pivots ?
Would you use ceramic bearings in frame pivots ?
i wouldn't.
ceramic bearings aren't as good with impact; heard (anecdotal) stories from the bike shop of bottom bracket bearings full of dust!
I often wonder if something like this would be suitable, have seen these in fairly heavy load bearing industrial applications:
http://www.igus.co.uk/wpck/default.aspx?Pagename=igubal_Gelenklager_EGLM_mm
I buy all my bearings off [url= http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/greenandypants ]this guy on ebay[/url] and have no problem with them at all, very quick delivery usually too!
in my humble opinion, if you're able to change bearings yourself then you have 2 choices:
1 - buy cheap, replace as needed - cheapest solution, a little time involved for changes.
2) - buy expensive (SKF etc) and replace slightly less frequently.
If you can't do it yourself, buy any bearing with a guarantee that covers the replacement costs in a time you think is fair. Or learn to do the bearings.
Really it's not rocket science though - bearings are being used in a harsh contaminated environment, good ones last a little longer than cheap ones. Cheap ones can be had for under a quid each when bought in bulk and since they're designed to be changed easily...
tragically1969 - Member
I often wonder if something like this would be suitable, have seen these in fairly heavy load bearing industrial applications:http://www.igus.co.uk/wpck/default.aspx?Pagename=igubal_Gelenklager_EGLM_mm
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Turner and Mythic bikes already use Igus polymer bearings