Just to add to the thread, I've just replaced an Uberbike DUB BB which I haven't had a great deal of miles on. The driveside bearing was completely shot, I've now stuck a SRAM BB on there that I sourced at a reasonable price to see how that fares. I won't buy the Uberbike again.
I’ve heard the Uberbike ones aren’t much to write home about - maybe they’re cheap ish bearings 🤷♂️
Bearing quality seems ok with the wheels - think they’re enduro bearings with the blue seals. Just not a very thick bearing for large diameter ball bearings in this bsa / dub standard.
Found my sram lower jockey wheel has seized in sympathy for the bb now too. Just ordered a few 626 2rs / llu replacement bearings 🤦♂️
I've ordered a new bike, which is scheduled to arrive this week, unfortunately, it also has a SRAM Dub Descendant chainset. The first thing that I'm going to change will be a swap for a set of Shimano XT cranks, not only are they an absolute doddle to install, but the oldest bike in our household has an XT BB that is entering it's second decade of use.
The answer is always to get rid of anything that relies upon SRAM tolerances or a shitty compression fit.
Not only is my Trek a DUB, but it's a Pressfit DUB too !!!
I can't wait for the fun and games.
I’ve heard the Uberbike ones aren’t much to write home about – maybe they’re cheap ish bearings 🤷♂️
When I get round to it I'll see if I can get the bearings out and source decent replacements for a reasonable price, the cups still look like new.
Not sure exactly how I get the bearings out though as no instructions I can find. I'm guessing a hammer and screwdriver to punch them out?
I’ve ordered a new bike, which is scheduled to arrive this week, unfortunately, it also has a SRAM Dub Descendant chainset. The first thing that I’m going to change will be a swap for a set of Shimano XT cranks
I said the same thing when I bought a Spesh Enduro. First DUB BB lasted 3 years and was replaced only a few months ago with a Nukeproof one which is also fine and dandy (so far, only done a few months) Try them before swapping for something else, I've been pleasantly surprised.
Further to this thread, I've replaced my latest failed SRAM Dub BB with a hope 30mm and their dub adapter. So far so good!
@onecheshirecat let us know how that Hope bb goes.
I’ll update on the wheels manufacturing one. Fitted it with the thinner spacer and took up the slack with the collar on the crank. Will see how it goes!
Also managed to replace the bearing in the seized jockey wheel I had on my gx Eagle mech - Wych Bearings got 2 bearings out to me next day even on their standard postage option. Both them and Kinetic are both extremely efficient at dispatching orders I find.
