How To Replace Frame Bearings Using A Bearing Press

How To Replace Frame Bearings Using A Bearing Press | MTB Maintenance

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Modern day mountain bike frames require very little maintenance considering what we put them through! However, one area to check on full suspension bikes is the condition of the frame bearings.
If left for too long these bearings can seize and end up damaging the frame so are worth keeping an eye on! Here's how to check the condition of your frame bearings and use a bearing press to remove and replace them if necessary!
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@williamheffernan5826 3 жыл бұрын

Actual Bearing removal starts at 9:50 Also, as a tip from experience, when opening the bolt at the top of the seat stay, that connects to the suspension drive, leave the back wheel in place, it'll stop it spreading and the bolt will open easier. No matter how well I have maintained the bearings there, it has always been hard to open.

@CaptainShiny5000 6 жыл бұрын

" *Lucky* enough to have internal cable routing" - Riiiight, neverending fun and convenience in a nutshell!

@matthewkuhl79 6 жыл бұрын

Space Cowboy i heard "UNlucky enough"

@kingstonkelvin2205 2 жыл бұрын

instablaster...

@dylan-5287 2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewkuhl79 lmao he does first say "if you're lucky enough" but then at the end says "if you're unlucky enough". Hope that was intentional haha.

@redtobertshateshandles Жыл бұрын

You don't need to take it right off the bike. All the stuff is designed to pivot. Pivot it to a position to access the bearings.

@davidmccullough2930 5 жыл бұрын

Also spinning the new bearings up with a drill for a couple of minutes will help get grease around the bearing and seal them as pivot bearings only move a fraction of there travel.

@andrewince8824 3 жыл бұрын

Made my bearing press with two ring spannners, a 10mm axle, a few washers and the nuts. Works like a charm.

@fullfacejosh6809 6 жыл бұрын

Guys i have looked for a good frame bearing video for years that wasn’t full of hacks and crap home made tool. This was amazing. Thank you so much! Well done.

@shavellefletesgarcia 4 жыл бұрын

Huge thank you Doddy... I was off the bike for a couple of years and now that I am back I noticed an awful squeak when I pedal the uphil. Long story short, I had 3 frame bearings completely seized from rust. I performed the "guetto repair" from your other video and they are working great. I will order new bearings soon however, but my rides uphill are now more pleasant and quiet.

@obguy99 2 жыл бұрын

can you put the link for the ghetto repair?

@Krigloch 6 жыл бұрын

Have a hardtail. Still watched the whole video. I dig the techy nerd stuff.

@AntonStensby 6 жыл бұрын

Krigloch theFurious Same 😂

@downhilloverkill8185 4 жыл бұрын

I'll trump that, don't even own a bike atm 😂😂😂😂

@lakithasenarathna3704 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t have a bike

@Windband1 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome Doddy! It's sooo nice when you have the proper tool for the job! It makes it so easy! Cheers.

@MB-dz5hx 6 жыл бұрын

Love your way you explain things ! Just one remark: When your bearings are worn out, there can be some surprising situations when you try to replace them. So better be sure you have another bike to ride in case something goes wrong. It´s so hard to tell your mates you can not join them because your bike is separated and you don´t have a spare...

@daveleesbsc 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thank you very much, removes the taboo from such things!

@alcaholic640 6 жыл бұрын

this gives me the confidence to take apart and check my bike thanks doddy!

@maramara1116 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Doddy. Thank you for the video. It is very nicely explained and I think that many people now will be able to do the bearing service by themselves. I did this couple of times on some of the bearings on my bike and recently did my main pivot bearings on swing arm. There are two bearings one fitted nicely but the second one was quite easy to press back in I was able to do it just by fingers there is no play in it but now wander if is this ok?

@Kuninkas 4 жыл бұрын

Just regreased my pivot bearings and after that had to go up 50psi to get the correct sag for me. I heard some creaking from my bearings and they were really dry. My bearings were also tightened way too tight so bare in mind that usually the bolt next to the bearings need to be tightened between only 8NM-20NM. Check from manufacture your correct NM.

@phrixos2826 Жыл бұрын

just ordered that tool for my job! thanks Doddy!

@davidscarborough1655 6 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks! Could you do a video on how to bleed hope tech 3 e4 brakes please...

@tommyestrada6464 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video Doddy, I will definitely be shopping around for one of those tools, I had the bearings in the swing-link of my Stumpjumper replaced by my LBS, I got it back all beat up, it didn't have a scratch on it before, obviously they didn't have the proper tools and just used a punch and hammer, or something similar, needless to say I'm not trusting them with my new Pivot Mach 5.5, and I still have the rest of the bearings to replace on the Stumpy.

@butchgreene 3 жыл бұрын

Tenybike bearing press. Watched this video. Borrowed the Tenybike kit and zoom. Done.

@tylermorgan6020 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips 🤙 keep up the videos

@pradeep5965 3 жыл бұрын

You are awesome... ❤️. The way you work is too neat and tidy

@paulthomas8616 6 жыл бұрын

Lovin the channel. Big help because I'm learning loads. You save me money. I love learning how to fix my bike. This job I have been try to find out to do. Big thank you, as know i can do it . Top man :-0

@gregstevens2917 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I'll be doing this on my Intense...with the RRP tools you used here, thanks Doddy!

@gmbntech 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Greg, We're glad you found it useful! Good luck and safe riding! 👍

@stubblywillbert 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys!! Super appreciate this video 👌

@th_js 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice video Doddy, I'm not though too confident doing that but till there's no play or its smooth, I don't care

@craigmurphy2759 6 жыл бұрын

Just did a full bearing change on my 2017 trek remedy. I used that bearing removal tool and it made it so easy.

@uradumby25 3 жыл бұрын

What tools were they?

@anthsilk1 Жыл бұрын

Craig can you link the tool?

@seanjones9538 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video cheers Doddy!!

@jeanlouisvanbelle4960 4 жыл бұрын

Very well done ! Beautiful video ! I am still looking for a specialist to do it on my bike, though ! I don't have these tools ! :-)

@ivanteo1973 6 жыл бұрын

for extracting all you need is a cut out from plastic tube of different size. then use a and an hub bearing press to remove it.

@5492sparky 6 жыл бұрын

Another great vid Doddy.

@SobanBhatti 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for fulfilling my request!

@louwbreedt212 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great vid. Love watching and learning. Are you able to share what tool you used? I would like to by the same one.

@alexis1959 2 жыл бұрын

Another brilliant video!

@HOMEAROMAS 11 ай бұрын

Great video as always. Any chance of a link to, or the name of that little bearing puller/press you used. Cheers

@kristianemilp 6 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video on how to change spring in a coil fork

@marioalberto-gh3rd 6 жыл бұрын

Excelente video !!!

@toddgrowns7864 6 жыл бұрын

Doddy Great video but what about removing the back to back bearings on a canyon strive's chainstay? I can't find any information about removing those, ive tried blind hole bearing puller but no chance. Help please

@WelshCrossy 5 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know where I could find a Cube service manual that shows a breakdown of the parts/bearings etc? I'm struggling to find anything online

@ThunderStruckMTB 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video! I have the same extraction tool for my RIP 9 (all bearings the same size..... awesome) but instead of buying the $100 handle, I bought a bolt, nut and washers for $3 that works awesome.

@slawomirrusin20 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Gabriel Karny. I have Canyon spectral also need inner bearing extractor. Could you give me a link where I can buy that tool Pls. Cheers.

@slawomirrusin20 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers pal

@mattroy8629 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Thunder, quick question. I have no doubts a threaded rod nuts and washers would work just fine for inserting bearing but what about the extraction? If you dont have that hallow cap that let the bearing slide out into it, it wouldn't work. Unless I am missing something... On a side note, I was a machinist for a short while and a tool like that would be easy to make. I don't have access to a lathe but a friend of mine works in a machine shop. I could make some on demands ans sell dirty cheap hehe

@ThunderStruckMTB 6 жыл бұрын

I bought the red and blue RapidRacerProducts puller and installer set of presses just like Doddy has in this video..... I just didn't buy the expensive handle that is in the video, I just used the bolt, nut and washers to form a "ghetto" compression tool to compress the red and blue parts for removal and then installation. That cool handle & threaded rod Doddy used is like $100.

@mohrusc 6 жыл бұрын

I also have a strive CF 2016. Planning to soon replace all the bearings. Where did you get them? Can them be bought in a kit from canyon? Did you use the inner bearing extraxtor also for the bearing in the pivot close to the bottom bracket ? (sorry for poor english, hope you understood me)

@Ciernik93 5 жыл бұрын

Shouldn't bearing be pushed away by pushing the outer ring? Pushing by inner can just push-out balls and inner ring leaving outer ring in frame and destroy whole bearing.

@mat7671 6 жыл бұрын

I used full complement bearings last time I changed mine as opposed to the more normal (and cheaper) wheel bearing type, do you recommend this?

@MattTas1 4 жыл бұрын

Did you ever make a video for how to make a DIY bearing press as you say in the vid?

@Tearstank 3 жыл бұрын

Would be great if you can link the special tools you use!

@AdamDalle 3 жыл бұрын

www.rapidracerproducts.com/products/tools/bpet.html

@errolbarnes9729 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Doddy, where can I get a bearing removal kit like yours...???

@Robinators 6 жыл бұрын

have no pivots, using cx bike, but still, very educational info!

@christiansenn5969 6 жыл бұрын

Nice one Doddy!!! Which kind of grease do you use for this job?

@petesahad3028 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what i needed now, thanks. Interestingly, all bearings on the right side of my canyon torque are absolutely done, while all on the left are running smooth🤔

@chikamichi 3 жыл бұрын

Guess you dangle right bud.

@ratcamaro 5 жыл бұрын

You should press the new bearings in on the outer race not the inner race. Pressing on the inner race can damage the bearings.

@uhjustcallmep 6 жыл бұрын

Have you made the video on the diy bearing press/removal tool? Can't seem to find it.

@scott8912 6 жыл бұрын

Great tech video love the channel I’ve got a nukeproof mega tr275 can you do a video on how to remove a seized main pivot bearing pin?

@koko-lores 6 жыл бұрын

If you don't need the bearing any more, a metal drill might help. Be careful of course, and have a look at the frame (without bearings) before starting (in manuals, friends, etc)

@Titot182 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Doddy! just bagged myself a used 18 Nukeproof mega frame in identical colours to yours, so this is a pretty easy how to to follow; Time to find out what the bearing sizes are for the pivots. What are the RRP bearing adaptor kit numbers for the mega?

@henrybostock1906 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I’ve also got an 18 mega, did you manage to find out?

@martijnsteenblok1153 6 жыл бұрын

You can also use sockets if they fit your bearings

@andygilbert1877 3 жыл бұрын

If you have enough different sockets…they fit your bearings! :)

@greeenjeeens 2 жыл бұрын

Just watch with the sockets, as they often have rounded edges and they don't always push exclusively on the outer race.

@taffgriff69 6 жыл бұрын

Hey doddy...those small black washers....where did they come from? I have stripped my commencal meta v4 for paint and I am now installing complete new beatings all around. I cannot for the life of me remember where the small black washers go? Where did yours go...obviously may not be the same location but it might give me a clue to mine! Where can I purchase that bearing tool kit??? Thankyou very much....great video by the way!

@noelius4481 6 жыл бұрын

about damn time for my freehub body bearings to be replaced!

@jfnurod 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid man. Who makes the bearing press you showed in the video and on the dirt shed show?

@levingamm5956 6 жыл бұрын

Another nice life hack is to put the bearings in the freezer before you install them. Then you can push it more easily in

@newttella1043 6 жыл бұрын

Nice tip!

@flyingtiger4991 6 жыл бұрын

so true ... and you can also gently heat links and what not (in the oven... ... just do when the wife is away LoL) , much to the same effect... Yay thermal expansion and contraction !!

@flyingtiger4991 6 жыл бұрын

John Davis , not sure i understand the question, but i'll give a more in depth explanation ... @ 0:50 doddy holds a "rocker" or "link" . If you gently heat this part , the "hole", as it were, will be a few thousandths larger in inside diameter , allowing the bearing to slide in easier. As the material cools it will shrink back to its original size. This can also be helpful when extracting a bearing, if you can heat the link without also heating the bearing. This only works for steel or alloy links, and should not be taken to extremes. "Gently heated" means still being able to hold in ones hand, or "almost" too hot to touch, and not hot enough to change the "temper" of the alloy. Care must be taken not to get the alloy parts too hot, resulting in a change in the metals base properties , and this method should never be used for any carbon material ... to be honest, this method should rarely need to be used, but it can, and is, when things prove difficult. Of course it is always necessary to be sure you have the correct size bearings, and it is never a good idea to "force the issue"... If it does not fit, all of the Thermal Expansion and Contraction in the world will not make it fit .. LOL ... i hope this might be of some clarification ...

@levingamm5956 6 жыл бұрын

Flying Tiger I would use a hair dryer then it is not to hot

@flyingtiger4991 6 жыл бұрын

Levin Gamm :-D yes ! another great idea !! and good for peeling decals off without a gooey mess !! (but also best to use when the wife is away hahaha !! they tend to get suddenly very interested in whats going on when you start using the oven, or the hair drier and or putting parts in the freezer LOL !!)

@mattchay84 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video 👍 would putting some grease around the outside of the bearing help keep the water out or would this attract too much dirt? Cheers

@redtobertshateshandles Жыл бұрын

I would just make sure you use adequate water resistant grease when doing the job. I spray silicone spray around pivots and bearings and wipe off the excess. And don't pressure wash water and dirt INTO your bearings. I've ridden dirt bikes for 40 odd years and I'm a qualified motorcycle mechanic. Grease helps the seals keep out water and crud from the delicate balls or rollers. Give them a helping hand.

@kostyay8254 6 жыл бұрын

In some cases bearings need to be installed using a primer and and activator compound (for example Canondale Scalpel carbon manual states Loctite Primer 7649 and Loctite 609 must be used). In what cases is this true? Not all frames have manuals. So in what cases must a primer be used? As far as I understand when the bearing is installed into carbon a primer must be used. Thanks

@liammorris8944 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Doddy - I have a Santa Cruz with a VPP linkage. The bearings are all blind removal, is there another tool I can use?

@thechaosengine3020 6 жыл бұрын

I use a G-Clamp and bits of scrap wood to put bearings in. Not foolproof, but I've never had an issue.

@razorree 6 жыл бұрын

Should i grease bearing's seat in carbon frame ? some says that grease could affect resin...

@mattperry9677 6 жыл бұрын

Id recommend trying to put loctite into the thread the bolt is attaching to, that way you dont smear it all up the inside of the bearing race and essentially "stick" the bolt to the bearing and not the threads

@myscreen2urs 5 жыл бұрын

I have a wide single hinge on my frames and I don't think I can use the small tool you demonstrate in this video. How would I remove mine? Would it involve that larger tool you showed early in the video?

@4000012528 5 жыл бұрын

First question I have a 2018 stumpjumper how often should these be looked at? Also does anyone know what bearing extractor tool he is using

@keeping_a_lighthouse3555 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! You didn’t show how to do the rear bearings on the lower part (chain stay I believe it’s called) the smallest ones where there are two bearings each side. It doesn’t look like you can press these out as they are back to back. How did you get them out? Thanks

@liamjones439 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks doddy great video! The only one I have seen for megas which comes in handy for me as I have the 275 2018 comp. Can you do a video on installing tokens in your super deluxe shock? My bike has the same one and I need to put some in as I am bottoming out easily , they are different to the other rockshox shocks as they have actual tokens rather than bands. Also you could service it and show us how to do it. Love the channel learnt a lot and you explain things well cheers!

@marcdecaul 6 жыл бұрын

If you take apart the linkage at the rear axle before removing the whole thing from the bike, it will save you having to break your chain.

@rubenvor 4 жыл бұрын

What about the bushings on the swing? Just clean re-grease?

@superchickensoup Жыл бұрын

In rear suspension systems full load/max load bearings should be used. Enduro LLU MAX have the largest range of this type of bearing and they just so happen to be some of the best avaliable, expect to pay £60+ for 10 pieces. £20 Ebay and Amazon bearing sets will only mean you are back in there in no time at all.

@davidjenks6592 4 жыл бұрын

What is the manufacture of the bearing press tool you are using in this video tutorial? Thank you

@santiagouauy8206 6 жыл бұрын

could you put a link in the description of the home mini press you use in the video please?

@MrTimmyfly 4 жыл бұрын

Can you replace a pivot copper bushing with a bearing on a Kent full suspension bike

@paulahner2101 6 жыл бұрын

The RM Slayer has hidden bearings. Is there a special trick to get them out or is it the same as with standart bearings?

@TheMegaMrMe 6 жыл бұрын

Looking forward for the DIY bearing puller,but how do you remove the bearings on the main pivot, on the frame. I have no idea how those ones would come out or what tool is needed.

@laser7086 6 жыл бұрын

Where to buy those bearing tools.?

@nightspirits5608 6 жыл бұрын

How often should i change em and are they expensive to change

@miatamx 5 жыл бұрын

what kind of bearing tool are you using and where can I get one?

@mihailhristov6073 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there, the bearing press and the sleeves used in the video are rather expensive. Is there any less expensive alternatives?

@bananegrau5642 6 жыл бұрын

I got on my Commencal bearings in my main frame. Inside you can see a spacer, and I can't find out how I can get the bearings out.... Should I press all(1 left, 1 right) through in one direction?

@xp2058 6 жыл бұрын

hello, can you show how to do this on the Canyon Spectral? because the way that the bearing are in the frame you can not use this method. thanks

@enriqueazvz 5 жыл бұрын

Is it normal to chip the paint in the frame doing this ? Or very unusual

@owasp1 4 жыл бұрын

you have promissed a video on how to make this tool. where is it ? press part is easy, what about extraction part ? the rrp is terribly expensive

@LuisManuelHdez Жыл бұрын

Great video! But I have an EBike with internal cable routing. Off to the shop it goes!🤣

@marcstucki 4 жыл бұрын

@GMBNTech What's the brand of this compact bearing press you're using in this video? Thx.

@AlejandroGomez-ys9gx 5 жыл бұрын

What bearing press do you use?

@rud8051 3 жыл бұрын

Could you give me the link to buy this compact tool for frame bearing removal please

@lutzdobrowohl8979 6 жыл бұрын

If my frame had internal cables in the rear end, I would probably try and keep the part of the linkage dangeling on the cables while changing the bearings. Not as nice to work on, but still ten times better than reinstalling that internal mess and bleeding the brakes.

@christopherstirrup5318 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking this - why would you detach it all? Creates a lot more work for yourself!

@dpugh39 4 жыл бұрын

How often would you say you do this to your bike? Cheers

@steriospeaker 4 жыл бұрын

Did you ever get around to showing how to make a beating puller? It says in this you would, but I can’t find it?

@brandonewoldt Жыл бұрын

Sure would be nice to know where to buy that tool (extractor/press) from...

@garyconlon2784 6 жыл бұрын

hi guys are sprays like gt85 safe round pivot areas on full suspension bikes due to bearings being in the same area. thanks

@lukasrocks3671 6 жыл бұрын

Around how much would this job cost in a bike shop?

@johnmandoni5627 6 жыл бұрын

My Giant Trance suspension pivots had white paste on different side each between bearing cover and the bolt surface. Either anti-seize, anti-fret or lithium grease. Does anyone know what this would be? It also had Loctite on bolt threads.

@clarkyboy1480 3 жыл бұрын

could i use the old bearing as a washer to put the new bearing in?

@neilclarke8817 3 жыл бұрын

Ok give me some clues on a specialised FSR with double bearings ie with no chance of getting behind them?

@davidnamy8240 4 жыл бұрын

wow.where did you get the tool.look around on the interrnet dont see any thing.thanks

@Kushgroove234 2 жыл бұрын

do you de pressurize the rear shock before removing it from the frame?

@Sibert_ 3 жыл бұрын

Are these frame bearings always brand/model specific?

@mrjoe2837 4 жыл бұрын

do you have a link to this product oder something similar?? pls

@michaelmuldoonmikesm08 3 жыл бұрын

my pivot bolts are seized. Im told factory tight with locktight makes it near impossible, how do I not strip them and remove them, it's crazy

@kay19833 5 жыл бұрын

Who knows where can get that compact bearing extractor /installation tool or something similar? Link?

@larryfahn132 4 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know what the OD of the gold colored tools are? How about length while we're at it? Thanks

@rw7269 3 жыл бұрын

Would worn frame bearings cause a loss of speed ?

@zsanterre 3 жыл бұрын

is there any linkage that takes the same size bearings as skateboard bearings?