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
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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Great DIY. As probably mentioned by others, cooling the bearings in the freezer will provide some temporary clearance for easier installation. Also, just sacrifice the old bearings as the install press as it’s the exact size required. It would also help the efficiency of this DIY method even more to use ratchet wrenches/spanners if you have them. Nice to see people working on their own stuff as much as possible. 👍🏽
This is great, thanks! Ordered some bearings for my Giant Anthem off aliexpress for about 2EUR a piece! Will replace them using your method. Now just to figure out how to actually get to the main pivot bearings as the outer cap comes off but but the rest of the assembly just stays 🤔
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.
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!
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.
Good point, this method can be used for most scenarios where you have a single bearing. I did not even know there are frames with stacked bearings. Hope your frame is good.
Hello, nice ! Can i ask you to make a video, with the details of how doing and assembly your diy tool ?? I have a scott spark and i d like to replace the bearings. Many thanks to you ! 👍 Nkce job 👍
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.
@@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.
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
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.
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
I haven't tried this on a carbon frame but the proper bearing presses work the same way. You have to know if you frame has stacked bearings or not and be careful if the surface is not even. Did you manage to get yours out?
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.
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.
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
Very good point! I'm planning to do this for the frame bolts so will definitely mention this in one of the future videos!
Another tip to add is for removal warm the outside frame part and chill the bearings race OD with a can of air turned upside down.
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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
That is great, well done :)
Great DIY. As probably mentioned by others, cooling the bearings in the freezer will provide some temporary clearance for easier installation. Also, just sacrifice the old bearings as the install press as it’s the exact size required. It would also help the efficiency of this DIY method even more to use ratchet wrenches/spanners if you have them.
Nice to see people working on their own stuff as much as possible. 👍🏽
Thanks for the tip!
It's (8th Dec 2024) and ❤ your Way of thinking THANKYOU Buddy👍.
This is great, thanks! Ordered some bearings for my Giant Anthem off aliexpress for about 2EUR a piece! Will replace them using your method. Now just to figure out how to actually get to the main pivot bearings as the outer cap comes off but but the rest of the assembly just stays 🤔
just what I was looking for, thank you
You are SO smart! Thank you for this awesome video!
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.
Man this is genius in its simplicity, thank you.
Very helpful! Bearings are coming in a couple of days, I'm looking forward to using your technique.
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!
@@buckbikespent4588 how long will I have before they heat up and it will be more difficult again?
Depends on the room temperature but I think you should have enough time if you get them out right before you need them.
@@buckbikespent4588 I did it a few days ago they just pushed in with my hands because I froze them.
Great, well done!
thx man, I really needed this! I'm working on an old fully as well :)
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.
Good point, this method can be used for most scenarios where you have a single bearing. I did not even know there are frames with stacked bearings. Hope your frame is good.
Thanks for sharing. That helped a lot.
You're welcome!
Thanks man - good ideas. You are like Borat but smarter
Wow, thanks :)
Great vid buddy, easy to follow too! ✌🏽
Hello, nice !
Can i ask you to make a video, with the details of how doing and assembly your diy tool ??
I have a scott spark and i d like to replace the bearings.
Many thanks to you ! 👍
Nkce job 👍
You will need some sockets and long bolts that are the correct size to pass through the bearings.
Very good guide that for a DIY, I'll be doing mine soon 👍👍
Thank you, appreciate it. Don't forget to freeze the new bearings before you begin. Have fun! :)
Thanks man! That really helped me a lot 👍
Appreciate your comment! Glad it helped!
Takes about an hour to replace the bearings and two hours to clean all the crud out beforehand.
What is the tool you have in your left hand at 1:19 mark?
This is just a metal cylinder or in other words a long spacer
Why don't you use some grease on the frame or on the exterior of the bearings to help slide into position easier?
They were going in easy enough but you are right, a little bit of grease could help :)
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.
@@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.
Great video... well done...thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
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
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.
@@buckbikespent4588 Thanks for the info Ü
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
Cool video 📹 thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
Can you use this method on any bike? I'm nervous on my Carbon frame...LOL.
I haven't tried this on a carbon frame but the proper bearing presses work the same way. You have to know if you frame has stacked bearings or not and be careful if the surface is not even. Did you manage to get yours out?
Great hack!
Thank you!
👍👍
Thanks!
Looks like you are damaging / scratching the frame with your removal tool.
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.
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
LOL scratch the whole paint
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.
Never need a bearing tool...they are pricey