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WHAT SIGNS INDICATE NEW BEARINGS ARE NEEDED

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Over time, even the best bike bearings wear out, impacting your ride's performance and safety.

 

Here are the key signs that your bike bearings, whether in the bottom bracket, wheel hubs, headset, or pulleys, may need attention.

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  • Rough Spinning
    Spin the wheels, crank, or pulley wheels by hand. If they feel gritty, uneven, or rough
     

  • Noises and vibration
    Unusual grinding, squeaking, and rumbling sounds while riding and feeling a vibration. 
     

  • Extended Use
    Bearings are used over long mileage or frequently ridden in harsh conditions (rain, mud, or dust).
     

  • Upgrading
    If you’re considering upgrading your drivetrain system or wheels for a better performance,  think about replacing the bearings first. A small investment in a new set of high-quality bearings can improve your bike performance more effectively than replacing the entire system.      ​​​​​

SERVICE BEARINGS

If the above signs appear, it’s worth performing a thorough service on your bearings first, which may bring them back to life. 

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NEED NEW BEARINGS

After a thorough service, If the signs persist, it is time to purchase new bearings.

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