Alls balls bearings

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  1. raphael

    raphael Elite Member

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    These bearings have only been in for about 2k miles(all weathers) but didn't expect this.
    Any good brand of bearings to replace these would be appreciated
    Cheers
     

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  2. blake7

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    Koyo are very good and used many of the manufacturers
     
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  3. raphael

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    Thank you mate,will have a look
     
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    SKF bearings are supposed to be very good
     
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    SKF bearings are supposed to be very good
     
  6. raphael

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    Cheers Steve, will have a look
     
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    I hope so, I just fitted a set to mine.
     
  8. ColinBR

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    First time I've heard of any issues with the alls balls racing bearings.

    Maybe a flaw in manufacture.
     
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    In your pic they don't look like they have been pushed in enough, and did you have the seal in - does not look like there is enough room to get it fitted ?
     
  11. ColinBR

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    I used them on my road bike, and never had any issues. As said maybe just a flaw during manufacture.
     
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    Had same problem. Steer clear... :)
     
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    Had you picked out the seal from the bearing in the picture?
     
  15. raphael

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    The bloke who was fitting the tyre took it off to have a look as there was rusty staining around it
     
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