FamilyBiker Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 since my new marino frame´s on its way to be on its way,i thought a set of new bearings for my pro2 would be a good thing. i know skf,ina,ezo,fag and so on, but what about noname bearings? anyone got experiences with them? got some ibb ones flying around,anyone knowing of their quality? share your opinions with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 so much interest for such an unimportant part of our bikes? wow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 so much interest for such an unimportant part of our bikes? wow... If you know it´s important part of your bike, why are you trying to save only few quids on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 i didnt say its for money saving, i asked for experiences and opinions on different types/brands. sometimes you can save a few bucks AND get good stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroMatt Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 I'd generally stay clear of ZEN, IBB, IBU or RBU ie the cheap stuff on ebay. It's not worth skimping on bearings IMO. Just grab some NTN, NSK, INA/FAG or SKF. Will most likely save you money in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robintrial Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 SKF are the best bearings in the world you will not regret SKF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) is your avatar their brand sign? joking Edited February 17, 2013 by FamilyBiker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 so much interest for such an unimportant part of our bikes? wow... You posted it on a Sunday afternoon then only waited a couple of hours - people are going to be out riding, doing things, etc. rather than at home on a computer. I've never had a problem with the standard bearings so haven't really had to switch to anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 You posted it on a Sunday afternoon then only waited a couple of hours - people are going to be out riding, doing things, etc. rather than at home on a computer. I've never had a problem with the standard bearings so haven't really had to switch to anything else. do you know what bearings hope does use? yeah,youre right,i was a bit unpatient. but if there is something to troll about people give the first reply after minutes,i thought there were chances to be like that in a normal topic lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 FAG, LUK and INA are all divisions of the Schaeffler group but aim at different markets. It's probably more important to make sure you get the right design/spec than worry too much about brand/manufacturer (el cheapo shit aside). Most Schaeffler products should be good but i know SKF are top quality aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 unpatient For some reason that should be impatient. Just for info As with Ali I've used plenty of no-brand bearings from places like simplybearings.co.uk and never had a problem. I think in industry with high loads or temperature then it's worth going for quality but on a bike I doubt there's any difference going for SKF over unbranded cheap ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 un- or im-... i didnt know that for a reason,too. its that i´m german. maybe i´m just gonna try out the ibb ones and buy some skf as a backup and see how they work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 The grade of the steel is all pretty much the same with cheap bearings, its the quality of the grease that matters. For instance my bike hubs use the same bearings as printing machine rollers, so they are widely available as its a standard bearing number. And therefore reasonably cheap. But when you start moving up into precision parts such a s cutting heads on cnc machines like I have at work, they are aerospace grade and have to be made to order, and they are stupidly expensive. On a bike, they are all pretty much the same, just made in a different factory in china and have a different coloured box. You won't be able to tell the difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 so,should i grease them with good stuff before use? like take off seal,grease,replace seal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 I need to order some for my hope this week, was going to get some off simplebearings.co.uk (think that's the one) Reckon they'll probably be a bit more hard wearing that the official hope ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 It's pointless buying bearings off hope, as you are paying for the hope stamp on the rubber seal. Find the number, or failing that give the dimensions to the bearing factor place. It will be lots cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Any bearings will do really. Betd do enduro bearings which are supposed to take side loads better, basicly they put more balls in the sealed unit. And leave out the cage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Hope use Ina/fag and Lately skf but I think they are going back to Ina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradJohnson Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I'm running FAG bearings in my Beta moto-trials, they've been in there for ages and are still as smooth as ever even after being clogged up with mud, being submerged into rivers and blasted with a power washer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swill Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 You shouldn't grease sealed cartridges as the nylon inside is there for this. Some use ptfe based plastic too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 You shouldn't grease sealed cartridges as the nylon inside is there for this. Some use ptfe based plastic too So the manufacturers should be supplying them dry?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Not all have nylon inside, in fact the Enduro bearings that have been mentioned use marine grease as it doesn't break down and wash out as quickly as regular grease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Would ceramic bearings be a possibility for these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Ceramic bearings just aren't needed in trials, we just don't get to the speeds needed to justify any additional cost. You can get bearings with specially hardened races that are better for impacts. But really a normal bog standard bearing from someone like SKF will be more than up to the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) Lol they fill the bearing with the correct amount of grease in the factory. By weight.Bearings that are dry are normally for inside stuff like gear boxes which are submerged in oil. Or some times greased just to help build them as some can be tricky If your looking for a more durable bearing just get stainless steel normaly have prefix H Will last 4/5 times longer on average Edited February 20, 2013 by dave33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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