I've got another set of knackered hollowtech BB bearings (tried shimano and original raceface). Looking for a value for money, but longer lasting/robust replacement.
Would these fit?
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If not are is it worth getting replacement Enduro bearings fitted, or just go for a new Hope BB? Do ceramic bearings make much of a difference?
Cheers.
Get the raceface bearing press, get BETD to send you some proper bearings, swap them over. Done.
If you're going through them quicker than you'd expect it would probably make sense to find out if there's a set-up issue before you start throwing money at the problem.
If you're running Race-Face cranks, then it's worth checking your BB width, and getting it faced back to min tolerance(-0.25mm) as even a fraction too wide will pre-load the bearings and wear them prematurely.
I've gone to Hope ceramics and it's a real improvement in durability. First set has been going for 9 months and still feel good. I'd already upgraded to the BETD bearings which were doing 3-6 months.
Cheers all.
They are RaceFace cranks, and I'm getting through a BB a year, whereas my hardtail is still on a 7 year old taper BB, and I ride that more! I might send them to BETD as that seems a sensible value, as the cups are still OK.