What Headset bearings Giant Anthem X2 2013

kinioo

Hi all,

I will need a set of head bearings top + bottom (top is fine but bottom needs replacing, so fresh pair it is)

What bearings do I need and what make do you recommend ?

Bike: Giant Anthem X2 2013 with RockShox Reba RL w/ 15mm Thru-Axle, Tapered Steerer, 100mm fork.

Many thanks,

Chris

supersonic

Unfortunately Giant do not list the headset model or standard. Can you read any model names off it? The bearings themselves usually have codes on them too.

kinioo

supersonic wrote:

Unfortunately Giant do not list the headset model or standard. Can you read any model names off it? The bearings themselves usually have codes on them too.

If there is something written I should be able to read it on the top one, bottom one has some rust so can't tell.

K.

RockmonkeySC

The top and bottom bearings are different. The size is probably marked on the seals.

iwilldoit

Hi.

I replaced the bearing on my Anthem 2013 and it was these FSA Orbit 1.5 ZS Tapered Steerer.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/fsa- ... -prod80063

But you would still be best checking.

kinioo

RockmonkeySC wrote:

The top and bottom bearings are different. The size is probably marked on the seals.

I know the size is different. Nothing on the seals.

supersonic

Best bet may be to take into a shop for a match, or measure - some good info here:

https://www.canecreek.com/resources/pro ... -guide.pdf

RockmonkeySC

Take the bearings out and go to your local bearing shop, they'll measure them for you.
Don't get cheap bearings, go for SKF, NSK, censored or Koyo.

kinioo

Just in case somebody needs them, here are the correct bearings:

RockmonkeySC

A photo isn't much help to anyone looking for the correct size. A number is needed to get the right size. Those could be any one of about a dozen sizes.

supersonic

Is enough info there to order them (and look up the size for alternatives) - 873s is also known as the MR054S as TH list a model number and item number. And likewise the MR127 (TH-073E). These numbers correspond to a specific sizing.

kinioo

RockmonkeySC wrote:

A photo isn't much help to anyone looking for the correct size. A number is needed to get the right size. Those could be any one of about a dozen sizes.

Is it not?

Well, my LBS measured my old rusted bearings and they ordered them having sizes etc, so I think it should be enough.

Also, when I asked a question here, I was told to check whats written on the original bearings....

However, I should have a number somewhere.

C.

RockmonkeySC

Ah yes. I can just about read the writing on them.
They're a very cheap brand. Don't expect them to last too long.

Parkwood

Ain't they an odd size 1"1/5 bottom and 1" 1/25 top ?
http://www.pedalon.co.uk/acatalog/giant ... a160000002

RockmonkeySC

Parkwood wrote:

Ain't they an odd size 1"1/5 bottom and 1" 1/25 top ?
http://www.pedalon.co.uk/acatalog/giant ... a160000002

Giant only used that size top bearing on the 2013 / 2014 Trance.