Bicycle and e-bike bearings
Our selection of Bearings includes cartridge bearings from Enduro Bearings and Black Bearing for hubs, bottom brackets and suspension pivots, motor bearings from Bosch, Yamaha and Giant, bearings from Sun Ringlé, Mavic, Pro and Fast Forward, steering bearings from FSA and Newton, and Enduro fork seals.
Fluidity at the heart of every rotation.
Cartridge Bearings
Most modern bikes use cartridge bearings, or sealed bearings: the balls, enclosed in a ring protected by seals, run without maintenance until they wear out. They can be found in hubs, the bottom bracket, the headset, and the suspension pivots. A worn bearing can be identified by play, a tight spot, or a squeak.
Other Wheel Parts
Wheels also come in:
All wheels are gathered on the wheels page.
Dimensions
A bearing is designated by a standardized reference and three dimensions: the inner diameter, the outer diameter, and the width, in millimetres. To replace it, you measure these dimensions on the old bearing. Enduro Bearings, an American specialist, and Black Bearing, a French brand, offer Max versions, with more balls, which are more resistant to the loads of suspension pivots.
Electric Bikes and Suspension
The motors of electric bikes, Bosch, Yamaha, or Giant, contain specific bearings that wear out with torque and mileage: Black Bearing and P2R offer replacement parts. Needle bearings are used in some shock mountings. The replacement requires suitable tools, a puller and press, and often a workshop.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can you tell if a bike bearing is worn out?
A worn bearing can be recognized by play, a tight spot, or a squeak when you turn the part by hand. On a wheel, you check the play by shaking the rim sideways.
How do you find the reference for a cartridge bearing?
The reference is engraved on the side of the bearing: it indicates the inner diameter, outer diameter, and width. Write it down when disassembling or measure the part with calipers.
Are ceramic bearings worth it?
Harder and smoother, they slightly reduce friction and are appealing in competition. For regular use, quality steel bearings, like those from Enduro Bearings, offer an excellent compromise.
Can you change the bearings in an electric bike motor?
Yes, bearings in Bosch, Yamaha, or Giant motors wear out and can be replaced. The process requires specific tools and precision: if you're not equipped, have a workshop do it.
Why should you change the bearings of suspension pivots?
The pivots work under heavy loads, exposed to water and mud. Worn bearings create play, noises, and degrade the performance of the rear suspension.
