american classic 420 which non-ceramic bearings?
11-21-10, 04:37 PM
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american classic 420 which non-ceramic bearings?
Hello,
I got a set of used american classic 420 wheels off cl and I would like to replace the bearings in rear hub, they sound a bit gritty and just for the piece of mind. For cost reasons I'd rather go with steel ones.
fle*bay search for 'american classic 6803 bearings' turns out a large number of hits even for steel ones, are they all the same? (most of them sold by the same seller).
https://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ame....c0.m270.l1313
the same is true about 'american classic 58' search to get the front ones:
https://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ame....c0.m270.l1313
So, does it matter which ones to get? Anybody had experience with fle*bay steel ones? Some other suggestions?
Thanks a lot!
I got a set of used american classic 420 wheels off cl and I would like to replace the bearings in rear hub, they sound a bit gritty and just for the piece of mind. For cost reasons I'd rather go with steel ones.
fle*bay search for 'american classic 6803 bearings' turns out a large number of hits even for steel ones, are they all the same? (most of them sold by the same seller).
https://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ame....c0.m270.l1313
the same is true about 'american classic 58' search to get the front ones:
https://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ame....c0.m270.l1313
So, does it matter which ones to get? Anybody had experience with fle*bay steel ones? Some other suggestions?
Thanks a lot!
11-21-10, 05:17 PM
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I've used lots of cheapo ebay bearings on bicycles and motorcycles -they work fine.
If the size is correct-they will work. The 6803 indicates the size-the various letters indicate what sort of seal they have.
On bikes I really don't worry much about the seal- I just buy the least expensive that will fit and call it a day.
If you ride in salty snow or in the ocean then good seals are more important-
If the size is correct-they will work. The 6803 indicates the size-the various letters indicate what sort of seal they have.
On bikes I really don't worry much about the seal- I just buy the least expensive that will fit and call it a day.
If you ride in salty snow or in the ocean then good seals are more important-
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Home > Quality Bicycle Products Special Order Catalog > Components > Bearing > Cartridge Bearings > Enduro Max > ABI Enduro Max 6803 Sealed Cartridge Bearing
ABI Enduro Max 6803 Sealed Cartridge Bearing (BB8803)
Tht means there are as many balls, as will fit in the races.
Home > Quality Bicycle Products Special Order Catalog > Components > Bearing > Cartridge Bearings > Enduro Max > ABI Enduro Max 6803 Sealed Cartridge Bearing
ABI Enduro Max 6803 Sealed Cartridge Bearing (BB8803)
- 90% filled with Mobilux NGLI 2 synthetic grease, dual-lip labyrinth seals, full complement of bearings, up to 45% increased load capacity
Tht means there are as many balls, as will fit in the races.
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I have a 420 rear that also needs bearings.
I recall there are different bearings depending on which flange size you have, so maybe double check your hub specs first.
How hard are they to replace ?
I recall there are different bearings depending on which flange size you have, so maybe double check your hub specs first.
How hard are they to replace ?
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