upgrading bearings
12-06-12, 12:14 PM
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upgrading bearings
So I recently bought a Stans No Tubes 340 rim along with spokes, and my friend at the LBS thew in a used Tom Ritchey hub that clearly needs new bearings. He orderd some Enduro abec 3 bearings. I've been looking into higher end bearings, what do you guys think?
12-06-12, 12:18 PM
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I didn't know Ritchey made hubs. It's probably something generic rebranded.
As for the bearings, there's nothing wrong with them.
As for the bearings, there's nothing wrong with them.
12-06-12, 12:26 PM
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i had some ritchey branded hubs
im sure they were just rebrands of something more generic
im sure they were just rebrands of something more generic
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12-06-12, 12:35 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
12-06-12, 12:38 PM
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I wouldn't worry about better bearings until I had better (pretty much) everything else. If you already have them in hand just use 'em.
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Because it doesn't really matter, it's not an upgrade if it doesn't actually change anything. Do you plan to do extremely focused events like time trials or triathlons? Even then it's debatable if they're a worthwhile upgrade for 99% of riders.
https://www.slowtwitch.com/Tech/Beari...down_2822.html
*Over regular 6000 series type bearings
https://www.slowtwitch.com/Tech/Beari...down_2822.html
*Over regular 6000 series type bearings
12-06-12, 12:55 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Seriously, dude. Spend your money on something else.
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They'll save you a whole watt over 40Km.
bettah get on that!
bettah get on that!
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What is broken on your bike?
****, if I'm buying a meaningless upgrade, and just buying stuff for the sake of buying stuff, you better believe I'll be able to at least see the ****ing thing on my bike...
"Yeah man, those bearings are ceramic, trust me."
****, if I'm buying a meaningless upgrade, and just buying stuff for the sake of buying stuff, you better believe I'll be able to at least see the ****ing thing on my bike...
"Yeah man, those bearings are ceramic, trust me."
12-06-12, 02:37 PM
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I already have Michilen pro 4 tires. Pretty hapy with them. I was looking into a Dura Ace track crankset. Thoughts anyone?
12-06-12, 02:39 PM
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Lets not forget that a lot of "better" low resistance bearings just have looser seals.
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Contact points are where you notice your money.
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Darn, ok. What clipless pedals/shoes would you recommend for 40+ miles on the track bike.