Pivot bearing removal Tool

GJC
GJC Posts: 198
edited January 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi Guys, i am looking for some a advice iam looking to replace my pivot bearings on my spicy, has they have finally given in. i was looking to do the job myself, the question is, have anyone had experience with the superstar components bearing removel/fitting tool? or would you recommend any other bearing tool?

Many thanks GJC
Lapierre Spicy 316 2011

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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Nope, but it looks cheap and I'm pretty sure it'll do a better job than a bodged tool.
  • GJC
    GJC Posts: 198
    Yeah i agree with you

    GJC
    Lapierre Spicy 316 2011
  • rhialto
    rhialto Posts: 277
    I replaced the pivot bearings on my Zesty using a threaded bolt, washers and several sockets and it wasn't easy. At one point I broke out in a sweat thinking that I had bent the frame (fortunately I hadn't). It was really tricky to get the mess of washers and socket aligned properly especially when the frame isn't always flat at the pivot points. In hindsight, I think a proper bearing tool would have been easier.

    I looked at the SS tool on their website - it appears that they have a tool for a 6902 bearing (15mm x 28mm) but not for a 6802 (15mm x 24mm). There are 4 x 6802 bearings in the Spicy frame. Well, there were - I'm not sure about model years after 2010. You might be able to get by with the 6901 tool (12mm x 24mm) ?
  • Holyzeus
    Holyzeus Posts: 354
    Try Kaesae on STW/Ebay
    Nicolai CC
  • GJC
    GJC Posts: 198
    Cheers guys thanks for the replys

    GJC
    Lapierre Spicy 316 2011

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