Plant X Model C wheel bearings

milese
milese Posts: 1,233
edited August 2012 in Workshop
Hi,

I've got a set of planet x model C wheels.

Had them for 18 months, during which time they've been used in all weathers almost daily (although I was off the bike for 4 months during this time) on my commuter / training bike, covering probably 6000 miles. During this time I've performed no maintainance on them, but as they are a sealed bearing I dont think there is much I can do?

Anyway, the front wheel has developed some play, there is quite a bit of noticable side to side movement.

As they are sealed bearings I've assumed there is no adjustment possible, but can I replace the bearings? I cant see any listed on the planet x website.

Should they wear out this quickly?

I'll drop them an email too, but any help appreciated.

Cheers

Miles.

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  • cycleclinic
    cycleclinic Posts: 6,865
    Knok the bearing out. I have a bearing removal tools but you may not so you will have to improvise somehow. Measure the bearings O>D, I.D and thikness and visit a bearing supplier and buy replaement. SKF make good bearings. The planet X bearing may not be of that quality.
    http://www.thecycleclinic.co.uk -wheel building and other stuff.
  • milese
    milese Posts: 1,233
    Thanks.

    Yeah, I took the hub apart, the bearing on one side is goosed.

    Its marked as a NBK 609 - 2RS. A quick bit of googling shows you can get 'budget' versions for less than a pound, with the SKF ones being £3.50 each.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/609-2RS-6092R ... 2c5ce1acb5

    Will order a pair up now.

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