A way to make it even easier to put Them back in is to put the new bearings in the freezer and heat the part of the frame where the bearing will go in... Makes the job soooooo much easier

@buckbikespent4588

3 жыл бұрын

Very good point! I'm planning to do this for the frame bolts so will definitely mention this in one of the future videos!

This worked a treat! Thank you, saved me spending money on special tools or having the work done in store.... £25 for a new set of bearings, a few hours of butt clenching bodgery and it feels brand new! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@buckbikespent4588

2 жыл бұрын

That is great, well done :)

just what I was looking for, thank you

Just disassemble the old bearing and use the outer race as the pushing adapter (instead of the socket). It will perfectly match the diameter and the length of the whole press will be much smaller meaning less chance of a missalignment.

@mjhoover

11 ай бұрын

Man this is genius in its simplicity, thank you.

You are SO smart! Thank you for this awesome video!

Great vid buddy, easy to follow too! ✌🏽

thx man, I really needed this! I'm working on an old fully as well :)

Very good guide that for a DIY, I'll be doing mine soon 👍👍

@buckbikespent4588

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, appreciate it. Don't forget to freeze the new bearings before you begin. Have fun! :)

Thanks for sharing. That helped a lot.

@buckbikespent4588

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Great video... well done...thank you

@buckbikespent4588

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks man! That really helped me a lot 👍

@buckbikespent4588

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your comment! Glad it helped!

If someone still watches this video, 2:15 if you have double bearing setup, like my specialized camber elite, do not use this method, because there is lip between two bearings and trying to remove bearings with this method will destroy your frame. Check online if your bike have drawings etc. where you can check before trying it.

Cool video 📹 thank you

@buckbikespent4588

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks man - good ideas. You are like Borat but smarter

@buckbikespent4588

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks :)

Very helpful! Bearings are coming in a couple of days, I'm looking forward to using your technique.

@buckbikespent4588

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Not sure if you saw it but someone in the comments shared a great tip: before you start, just put the bearings in the freezer for some time. It will make the job even easier. Have fun!

@MrCoolstopmotion

3 жыл бұрын

@@buckbikespent4588 how long will I have before they heat up and it will be more difficult again?

@buckbikespent4588

3 жыл бұрын

Depends on the room temperature but I think you should have enough time if you get them out right before you need them.

@MrCoolstopmotion

3 жыл бұрын

@@buckbikespent4588 I did it a few days ago they just pushed in with my hands because I froze them.

@buckbikespent4588

3 жыл бұрын

Great, well done!

Takes about an hour to replace the bearings and two hours to clean all the crud out beforehand.

👍👍

@buckbikespent4588

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great hack!

@buckbikespent4588

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

What is the tool you have in your left hand at 1:19 mark?

Can you use this method on any bike? I'm nervous on my Carbon frame...LOL.

Great video! Where did you buy your new set of bearings? Any idea where to find a new set of bearings for a 2021 Giant Trance X 29? ( for future use ) Thanks

@buckbikespent4588

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I just measured the bearings and got them off eBay. All bearings will have an inner diameter (ID), an outside diameter (OD) and width (W). Bearings are sometimes referenced by these dimensions, in that order: ID x OD x W.

@joelnalindhom9906

3 жыл бұрын

@@buckbikespent4588 Thanks for the info Ü

@dpmadison1

3 жыл бұрын

My bearings are 6802. Do you know size of spacer and sockets that i would use? Awesome. I love diy and creative ways to take total maintenance under your care. Thanks

Why don't you use some grease on the frame or on the exterior of the bearings to help slide into position easier?

@buckbikespent4588

3 жыл бұрын

They were going in easy enough but you are right, a little bit of grease could help :)

@DanielHarcha

3 жыл бұрын

You DO NOT want to lubricate the outside race of a ball bearing; you want that interface to be tight to eliminate slipping/material wear. In fact, often times mfg will suggest loctite to prevent the outer race from slipping.

@Adam-vm8kp

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanielHarcha you absolute want to grease the surface before you press the bearing in. It helps to press it but leaves a barrier to stop galling if it’s a stainless steel race into an aluminium frame, otherwise it’s a pain to remove them. The bearing will push most of the grease out anyway, just leaves a film to prevent corrosion.

LOL scratch the whole paint

@buckbikespent4588

2 жыл бұрын

Someone had tried to paint the frame before I got it and they did not do a good job. The paint was already flaking around the bearings. If you maybe sand down the lips of the sockets to have a wider contact area, you would keep any potential damage to a minimum. Also you can tape the socket so that it is not metal to metal contact if you want to be extra safe.

Looks like you are damaging / scratching the frame with your removal tool.

@buckbikespent4588

2 жыл бұрын

The paintjob is not great on the frame and it was already flaking around the bearings when I got it. If you maybe sand down the lips of the sockets to have a wider contact area, you would keep any potential damage to a minimum.

@dlastmohican71

Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly. If you don't have rust issues before, you will after. May want to get some plumbing seals to act as a separate maybe

Never need a bearing tool...they are pricey