cheap and good wheel bearings source in lockdown

Haakon

Haakon

has an accommodating arse
DT Swiss (OE Giant TRX 1 wheel set) rear hub - size 15x28x7. Enduro is the default choice I guess, but anyone found a cheap non bike specific source?
 
Oddjob

Oddjob

Merry fucking Xmas to you assholes
Any bearing shop will have that size. Go for a SKF, FAG or NSK.

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link1896

link1896

Mr Greenfield
6902-2RS


Repack with quality grease from day one. Think of the manufacturers grease as corrosion prevention while in transit. If you mangle a seal, bend it back and make sure that’s facing the inside. If you want higher maintenance but less drag, no seals facing inwards.
 
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Daniel Hale

She fid, he fid, I fidn't
link1896 said:
6902-2RS


Repack with quality grease from day one. Think of the manufacturers grease as corrosion prevention while in transit. If you mangle a seal, bend it back and make sure that’s facing the inside. If you want higher maintenance but less drag, no seals facing inwards.
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While he’s at it. -when you change frame linkage bearings, do you open up every new one, grease then place into frame?
 
Milpool

Milpool

Have knuckles, will drag
Are bearing shops a good option for most frame bearings too? I've been looking at enduro sets for my old Giant, not sure if there's anything particularly special in there.
 
Oddjob

Oddjob

Merry fucking Xmas to you assholes
Milpool said:
Are bearing shops a good option for most frame bearings too? I've been looking at enduro sets for my old Giant, not sure if there's anything particularly special in there.
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No. Its usually a pain to get a set of full complement bearings from a bearing shop. Much easier to hit up Duncan at diymtb.

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EsPeGe

EsPeGe

Likes Bikes and Dirt
Oddjob said:
No. Its usually a pain to get a set of full complement bearings from a bearing shop. Much easier to hit up Duncan at diymtb.

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DIYMTB are awesome for sure but I've got a local joint that is just as good. I've never walked away without the bearings I went in for. That's here in Sydney, surely there must be other places round like that?
 
Oddjob

Oddjob

Merry fucking Xmas to you assholes
EsPeGe said:
DIYMTB are awesome for sure but I've got a local joint that is just as good. I've never walked away without the bearings I went in for. That's here in Sydney, surely there must be other places round like that?
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Jesus H Christ where? Please say Brookvale.

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Labcanary

Labcanary

One potato, two potato, click
plaig.com.au

15x28x7mm Bearing – Rubber Seals – 6902-2RS - Plaig Bearings

15x28x7mm Bearing with Black PTFE Heat Resistant Rubber Seal. (6902-2RS) Plaig Bearings are a stronger, more reliable bearing with greater heat resistance and superior life to the standard factory bearings. We stock all other sizes of bearings for RC Cars and also sell Complete Bearing Kits for...
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I've bought a set of bearings from here for a CB front hub, they worked a treat.

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SummitFever

Eats Squid
Canberra Bearing Supplies in Fyshwick should get you sorted. 6902-2RS is a common size and they will typically have something from NSK or SKF (sometimes FAG). Expect to pay around $30 a bearing. Quality will most likely be higher than Enduro.
 
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