Rear suspension bearings/bushes - where from?

BigAirNig

Hi

I am searching for new bearings/bushes for my rear suspension and wondering where to approach to buy some.

Rocky Mountain Altitude 2009 frame.

Manufacturer suggested somewhere in Europe, that was unhelpful in the end - and I have been referred to Katec Bikes (on ebay ) and Igus - so have emailed them ..... Evans cycles that I bought from have been useless and not replied both times I asked them to look in to it for me.

Just wondering of any other suggestions - to get a best price to compare ?

Cheers all ....
Nig

cooldad

Take them out, check the codes and try a bearing shop - loads online.

The Spiderman

If you just need bushes the Suspension specialists such as TFT,Mojo,J Tech and Loco stock them.

There are also suppliers like MB bearings/BETD that stock Enduro bearings.

Katec bearings on ebay seem to be well regarded. Normally around £30 for a complete set.

What bike is it for?

The bearings on my Anthem are 6902 and can be got from places such as:

http://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/p6208/SKF+619022RS1+Rubber+Sealed+Deep+Groove+Ball+Bearing+15x28x7mm/product_info.html

By the time you have selected what you want it probably adds up to the same as the kit from Katec, though it depends what spec you are happy with.The cheap bearings can be had for as little as £2 or 3 but the better sealed FAG or SKF type are a tenner.

Bishbosh10

cooldad wrote:

Take them out, check the codes and try a bearing shop - loads online.

What he said. Try http://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/index.php?gclid=CJW849agtLUCFW7HtAodU0gAtw

cooldad

If Katec have them that would be my option but it's not a common bike and he normally takes a bike to bits to work out what's needed for his kits which include bushings, top hats etc.

kangaroo

contact BETD they will most likley have them
www.betd.co.uk

BigAirNig

Thanks folks - I found bearings at a couple of places and now have 2 of the 3 fitted.

Just waiting to get a response from IGUS in regard to the bushings .... originals are by them, so hope they can supply me.... I can then fit the final bearings and bushes as they relate to the chainstay part and it's pivot at the bottom bracket.

The Spiderman

How much did you pay for the bearings?

I think I`m going to need to do the lower bearings on my Anthem soon.Just starting to feel a bit gritty.

BigAirNig

Hi - one set was £32.95

simon@qualitybearingsonline.com

Another was £26

SALES@MSAWHEELSANDCASTORS.CO.UK

Both via ebay .... only because the same place did not have all 3 pairs of bearings that I needed.

Your sizing may differ and cost may vary accordingly. You can get pretty cheap ones from some places but I went for supposedly quality SKF versions. They are very smooth and a good tight fit.

Good luck

Cheers
Nig