boardman 2010 fs pivot bearings
lloydy-gt
Posts: 33
has anyone changed these and/or the other susspension linked bearings? I have got a lot of sideways movement/flex at the bottom of my frame (by the bb), i'm going to change the bearings and the rest of them. Just wondering if anyone done it, how difficult, any special tools and what size bearings to get. I know the bearings will probably have the codes on but it would be good if i could get the bearings before i start the job. Thanks, sean.
0
Comments
-
Sideway flex is common with full suspension bikes, but bearing play isn't. Check first that the links are tight, and that there is play.A much loved, Giant Trance X3 20100
-
Yeah all bolts tight, in fact the non drive side is so tight i've sheared 2 x 5mm allen key bits 1/4" drive rachet with a tube on for leverage! Going to get 1/2" drive hex socket tommorrow. Went out thurs night with a few club members and showed them and they said theres a lot of flex to, so going to change bearings to see if that is the problem. Thanks for the quick reply0
-
As I said, flex is more or less noticeable on full suspension frames. The frame will flex noticeable if you torque it up a hill on high gear. But, if you notice play, noise, clunking when you hit bumps, the bearings are no-go.lloydy-gt wrote:Yeah all bolts tight, in fact the non drive side is so tight i've sheared 2 x 5mm allen key bits 1/4" drive rachet with a tube on for leverage! Going to get 1/2" drive hex socket tommorrow. Went out thurs night with a few club members and showed them and they said theres a lot of flex to, so going to change bearings to see if that is the problem. Thanks for the quick reply
Your friends may be right, but just saying...
A much loved, Giant Trance X3 20100 -
Right then, i popped into one of my lbs's (ps cycles, abercarn) this morning after doing a loop of cwmcarn, and spoke to paul the owner, this is what he told me- undo drive side allen screw/bolt(after removing cranks!) remove bolt completely, then u got to drift/knock the other side out from the drive side and it comes out as a long tube. It works because i tried it:-) but put it all back together till i'm ready to change the bearings. A big thankyou to paul@ps cycles. I hope this post helps someone who is going to do the same job.0
-
lloydy-gt wrote:I hope this post helps someone who is going to do the same job.
Yes thank you. I plan to do mine soon as I've had to replace every other bearing on mine already and I'm sure these need at least a clean and regrease, if not replacing.0
