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Yeah, it's getting pricy for all the functionality that this system has. If you're a home mechanic you won't need all that, so you could consider buying just the pieces you need for your service. I'll have piece part sales up shortly.

@@altaltbike Yeah that would be great Steve. I like that you have a lot of the parts in Acetate, which is plenty adequate and can save a bit of money. It's the process to have all those shapes made in the end that makes such kits pricey though, can't really get around that. BTW, I'm considering a bike that has the Race Face wheels that comes with the Trace hubs, but I'm seeing bad reviews on the rear hub. Someone on MTBR I think said it was caused by the ring drive not being seated all the way, which didn't leave adequate space for the drive side seal. I have always trusted Race Face for quality parts and support to back them up, and they HAVE been warrantying these hubs for this problem, but I'm a bit confused as to why I've not seen them comment on it. Do you happen to know if they've sorted this out, are the ring drives pressed in properly now?

I don't have any knowledge of this RaceFace issue, but contact them if you have legit concern. They've always contacted me back.

Yes. Check out the other videos.

Glad you like the ALT Extractor! Big thanks to whatever forum that was. Shoot me an email and I'll help you figure things out.

That is a good "wish" indeed. I've had it myself. That shoulder, at the end of the bearing seat, which is keeping you from accessing the bearing outer ring is needed to transfer the axial load on the bearing to the frame (or hub). In some situations I can see designing something that would get around it, but the cost of the manufacturing of the bike/part plus the very intricate tool required for the removal would far outweigh the benefit. AND if you want to wish for something, wish that the bike manufacturers would put a flat and perpendicular surface around a bearing so that we can use a bearing press to remove the bearing. And for BSB configurations, make sure the bearing spacer can move off to the side. I for one would sleep better if I didn't have to tell customers that they're going to have to spend $100+ to buy a tool to remove that ONE bearing.

I have started including humor in my videos, but I always keep it very short. I really appreciate this feedback!

Yeah, the number of pieces required to cover all the bases makes buying the whole thing as a home mechanic quite out of reach. I'm now working on individual piece sales so that you can sit down, figure out what you need and then order only those pieces. This will be more cost effective! Also working on a video to help you figure out what you need.

Hahahaa. I actually considered doing an ASMR bearing hub swap video. No words. Just bearing sounds. For products look under "Kits and Packs" Thanks!

Thanks so much for the great review, it is super encouraging. Ps. Sorry about winter.

Comments like this keep me going. Thanks!

@@altaltbike You are very welcome; thank you for making a thoughtful tool set! I have almost pulled the trigger on pre-ordering that Alt Extractor kit so many times... I am sure you will see an order from me soon. It is the best solution to BSB scenarios I have seen in the 21 years I have been wrenching in shops. I can't wait to add them to my box! They look like a joy to use

6805 is 25mm inner diameter, so yes. There is a size for that. PS. check this page for more information about the ALT Extractors. www.altalt.ca/alt-extractor

​@@altaltbikeDoes the extractor come with a stop oal and the nut and washer in order to pull bearings out?

Please email me through my website and I'll help you out.

You are correct. The ALT Extractor is a superior tool, but the intent for the ALT Drift was never to make the ultimate tool. The ALT Drift is a simple, effective, controlled and inexpensive way to remove the first bearing in a BSB configuration as long as the bearing spacer can move off to the side more than 1mm. The ALT Extractor doesn't need the bearing spacer to move off to the side and it is meant for frequent use. It is also available in 10 and 12mm bearing ID. The down side is that it is also going to be over twice the price of the ALT Drift. There is no need to replace your ALT Drift until you run into an issue where your bearing spacer doesn't move off to the side or if you need a 10 or 12mm bearing ID size. At that time (soon) you can get a single size ALT Extractor to fill in the gaps ...unless you geek out on tools in which case you will need all the sizes to be ready for anything.

@@altaltbike Thanks for your clarification, Steve. Beyond the 1 mm gap condition and the 10/12 mm ID options, it is undeniable that the ALT Extractor tool offers a much cleaner and more elegant solution.🙂

Elegant indeed, but I still stand by the ALT Drift design. It works like a punch and hammer that is infinitely repositioned around the bearing as it is removed. The punch and hammer has been a widely acceptable method of removal ...although not great for people who don't do it often.

@@altaltbike A last question. Have you already found a viable solution for shipping worlwide or still only to Canada and USA?

I'm not exactly sure what your question is, but check out the webpage in this link. If you have questions after that please email me through my website. I'll sort you out. www.altalt.ca/alt-ext

Yes. Right now it's in production. This extractor is to be used with the leveraging pieces in my bearing press system. I will also have a stand alone kit that includes the extractor as well as the leveraging pieces from my system.

Much appreciated!

And what was wrong with previous version?

@@stepan.furman i was talking about pullers in general. Like the ones you can find in a hardware store.

Please email me through the website so that I can help you better. There are variables to talk about.

Whoa! Good stuff. I can understand a symmetrical bearings can have different seals in the case where you need a strong seal on one side, because that is where the water and debris comes from, while the other side is protected from these elements. Like in a BSB configuration. This reduces the drag of having two tight seals on the bearing when only one is necessary. As for AC (angular contact) bearings in BSB configurations (like in hubs) you'll notice that the bearing inner ring is sandwiched on both sides by "stuff" which hold it in place, while the outer ring is only supported on one side (the inside usually), which means that "primarily" the force travels through the bearing in one direction. An AC bearing is stronger than a symmetrical bearing in this direction. This is the explanation that helps me sleep at night and is just my understanding of the use for an angular contact bearing. Adjustable bearing catcher!?!? That's witchcraft. You're crazy. It's not possible. No way. No how. ...hmmmm???

@@altaltbike Yes, that is the case about different seals. Some hubs are advertised to have this for lower friction. I have an allergy to marketing bullcrap like that. From my understanding AC is good for adjustable systems. Like hubs with preload collars or Intense, Cannondale, Santa cruz pivots with adjustable collets. Btw i recall seeing Cannondale Habit 2019 main pivot with symmetrical bearings and NO spacer (with a preload collet type axle). Makes me think that AC is not that important even in a headset (cannondale lefty/fatty seem to use usual bearings). But im a fan of AC headsets because of self centering. Like, you can’t perfectly preload two AC bearings in BSB configuration to achieve maximum stiffness and durability like in a AC headset. Two symmetrical bearings in BSB are good enough to me because they don’t need preload adjustment and spacer help to distribute axial loads between two bearings because inner rings move together thanks to a spacer. I want to machine a spacer for my Habit main pivot to achive this mode of load distribution. As for that catcher idea…. It’s not that crazy really. Three or four threaded studs with non-slip feet movable radially to adjust to different diameters. I already want to try and make one lol. But my drift kit will not ever forgive me for this.

It's amazing how fanatical we get about 0.001" of play when some designs just ignore it all together, and do all right. ...and your idea is intriguing. It would definitely have a use in the bike industry.

@@altaltbike once again, the work you’ve done is very impressive. Most other presses seem to be low key copying each other but your product was thought out independently and here is the result! Are you an engineer by chance? I’d love to hear more about stuff you’ve done back in the day.

Soon. Email me to get on the notification list.

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Glad you like the tools!

As soon as I have all of this hub and suspension stuff covered I'll do BB's next ...and shock bushings

Sorry I missed your question. Removal, blind bearing puller (now but I'm developing something). Install should be normal bearing press unless complicated by extended inner bearing ring. There are more details that I can help you with if you email me the bike model and pivot.

Pressing a bearing out often makes a cracking sound. Listen to virtually any of my videos and you will hear the sound.

@@altaltbike I did but mine was super loud to the point where I thought for sure I cracked my frame but i think it was just seized

Hahahaa. Your rite. It's totaly suposed to be oneword. Sincerely. Thanks. PS. You're probably not going to enjoy this video then.

@altaltbike I enjoy anything that has bike parts and tools in it 😀

The Trace free hub? How?

​@@altaltbikeIt's the new version. I'm still puzzled how they got the inner side bearing in. It is larger than the bore. So I thought maybe there's a sleeve on the outside? It's bizarre and totally unnecessary. I'll update when I figured it out.

I'm doing that video next, but if you email me I can help you.

​@@altaltbikeMaybe you already know the construction. I got the bearing out. Measured the fit and it is 0,05mm under nominal. That will have been the reason the bearings were toast within a year. I will email Race Face, can copy you in if wanted.

Feel free to email me any more questions. Also, I'm curious how this turns out.

Sicko!

Relative to other bearing press solutions... yeah man it is.

Sorry, I haven't looked into it.

My tools are designed for modern mountain bikes, but contact me through my website and I'll be happy to look into this for you. AND THANKS for bringing new customer needs to my attention! Much appreciated.

Yep, cassette body video coming soon. Yeah, I'm trying to find some I9 hubs to do videos on. Thanks for the suggestion!

I'll get working on it. Maybe I should contact them to see if they have any demo hubs available.

You too can do a bearing swap. Just take this little pilot...

Right on! Glad you liked it.