Frame bearings on my FSH MTB.

[megaphone]

I have a 2004 Specialized Epic full suspension MTB. I need to renew the bearings on the rear suspension 'triangle'. I have dissembled the components, some of the bearings were seized however I've managed to clean these and re-greased, they appear fine. Other bearings are shot, loose and wobbly.

So it makes sense to re-new all eight bearings whilst I have the frame apart. I'm sure my local bike shop can do the work at a cost, however anyone know of a better option? I'm sure I can easily renew the bearings myself if I can find a good source.

[edcs]

When I needed to renew the bearings on my Kona, I took the old ones to a local bearing supplier (Yellow Pages, Google, e.t.c.) and they picked out what I needed. It worked out a little cheaper than buying the bearing kit from Kona, but generally bearings aren't cheap things to buy.

[richardxjr]

There are kits on eBay

eg item 130563375787

[Fluffsri]

I used this company. All the bearing were good quality .
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/170745543941?nav=SEARCH&am...

[Smartboy]

So, this can be a DIY job can it?
I've just got my first FS MTB (Cube Fritz Race) and was prepared for a big bill in a few year's time when it came to re-new all the bearings and bushes etc.

No special tools needed? Just an alen key?

I gave my old MTB (carbon hard-tail) to the LBS to press-fit the headset and bottom bracket bearings in.

[shalmaneser]

Smartboy said:

So, this can be a DIY job can it?
I've just got my first FS MTB (Cube Fritz Race) and was prepared for a big bill in a few year's time when it came to re-new all the bearings and bushes etc.

No special tools needed? Just an alen key?

I gave my old MTB (carbon hard-tail) to the LBS to press-fit the headset and bottom bracket bearings in.

Depends how competent you are.

It's generally just allen keys to dissemble, but getting the bearings out can be a pain as you'll need to use a drift to avoid damaging the frame or bearing. Generally you can use a socket upside down to drive the bearings out in a vice, then press them in, or you can make a bearing puller yourself.

Certainly not hard if you're patient and have the inclination.

[Fluffsri]

Not a hard job if you have the tools. If the Epic is the same as my Enduro the the rear triangle bearings are in pairs with a spacer in between. I had to use a puller as there is a ridge in between the bearings do you can't knock through.