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

[@davidmccullough2930]

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.

[@fullfacejosh6809]

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.

[@CaptainShiny5000]

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

[@matthewkuhl79]

Space Cowboy i heard "UNlucky enough"

[@kingstonkelvin2205]

instablaster...

[@dylan-5287]

@@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]

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.

[@Krigloch]

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

[@AntonStensby]

Krigloch theFurious Same 😂

[@downhilloverkill8185]

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

[@lakithasenarathna3704]

I don’t have a bike

[@williamheffernan5826]

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.

[@HOMEAROMAS]

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

[@shavellefletesgarcia]

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]

can you put the link for the ghetto repair?

[@phrixos2826]

just ordered that tool for my job! thanks Doddy!

[@MB-dz5hx]

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...

[@Tearstank]

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

[@AdamDalle]

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

[@gregstevens2917]

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

[@gmbntech]

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

[@andrewince8824]

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

[@martijnsteenblok1153]

You can also use sockets if they fit your bearings

[@andygilbert1877]

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

[@greeenjeeens]

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

[@kentvinther336]

What is the tool, can you leave a link or name ? I've been searching the net for a compact bearing press. Thx in advance 🙏

[@butchgreene]

After doing the same, I found it was the RRP kit. But it's not a complete that I can tell & it's stupid expensive. Buy the Tenybike one off Amazon (I hate Amazon but make the exception) and then take the center metal threaded rod out and go to the hardware store and buy a rod with the same pitch that is as short as the one in this video. You'll have everything you need to press bottom brackets and then tiny stuff like this. It made replacing all the bearings on my Kona so very simple.

[@jakubadamek899]

@@butchgreene could you please leave a link, cant find it.

[@jafranswa]

@@jakubadamek899 www.rapidracerproducts.com/products/tools/bpet.html

[@jafranswa]

I found it available for sale on chain reaction cycles fyi

[@errolbarnes9729]

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

[@uhjustcallmep]

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

[@ivanteo1973]

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.

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

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]

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]

Cheers pal

[@mattroy8629]

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]

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]

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)

[@Nerdy_theNerd]

Hi where can I buy that handy tool remover?

[@Velo1010]

Amazon for around $39

[@craigmurphy2759]

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

[@uradumby25]

What tools were they?

[@anthsilk1]

Craig can you link the tool?

[@MattTas1]

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

[@alcaholic640]

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

[@alexis1959]

Another brilliant video!

[@davidscarborough1655]

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

[@levingamm5956]

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]

Nice tip!

[@flyingtiger4991]

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]

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]

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

[@flyingtiger4991]

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 !!)

[@pradeep5965]

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

[@toddgrowns7864]

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

[@daveleesbsc]

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

[@gastondegese]

Hi, Can you add the link for the bearing extraction tool? thank you!

[@azininthewoods]

RRP Bearing Press Tool (rapid racer products)

[@mattbagley2496]

Azin in the Woods now the most commonly bought bearing press tool in the world. 😅

[@ratcamaro]

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

[@FlowFinderUSA]

Where can I find the tools to remove and insert bearings?

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Lol. 20 lols.

[@gregorteply9034]

You can make them.

[@tommyestrada6464]

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]

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

[@genomicdanna2963]

What bearing pull kit is that

[@gmbntech]

This one is the RRP mini bearing press kit. Nice little collection of punch and press bits for it!

[@mattchay84]

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]

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.

[@Ciernik93]

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.

[@th_js]

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

[@tylermorgan6020]

Thanks for the tips 🤙 keep up the videos

[@maramara1116]

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?

[@Velo1010]

I looked up a bearing press and extractor kit on Amazon. Not too pricey. They sell for about $38. Considering you might only use it only a few times it seems like a waste, but your local pro bike shop will charge probably $80+. I can spend money for a kit plus I already have a small tub of automotive bearing grease. Yes I use that type of grease, not bike specific stuff.

[@seanjones9538]

Brilliant video cheers Doddy!!

[@rud8051]

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

[@thankfulgaming6538]

Where did you get your tools

[@ChrisLee-UK]

Doddy is using what I think is the RRP BEARING PRESS EXTRACTION TOOL, available on Amazon for £59.47, actual bearing sleeves etc are sold separately for around £23 Hand Tool - www.amazon.co.uk/RRP-BEARING-PRESS-EXTRACTION-TOOL/dp/B00Z6DFOOS Rapid Racer Bearing Kit - www.amazon.co.uk/RapidRacerProducts-Bearing-Kit/dp/B00W4HU7PU/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=RapidRacerProducts+Bearing+Kit&qid=1556342495&s=gateway&sr=8-3

[@Windband1]

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

[@Kuninkas]

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.

[@owasp1]

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

[@stubblywillbert]

Thanks guys!! Super appreciate this video 👌

[@marioalberto-gh3rd]

Excelente video !!!

[@brandonewoldt]

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

[@kristianemilp]

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

[@louwbreedt212]

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.

[@kmcbiker8142]

Where can you get a small bearing press like the one he has in the video?

[@paulthomas8616]

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

[@thechaosengine3020]

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

[@juliusmia5386]

Where did you buy those compact beating extractor/press?

[@4000012528]

www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/us/en/rapidracerproducts-bearing-press-extraction-tool/rp-prod57883

[@and6948]

www.bearingprotools.com

[@littlebang556akarob]

@@and6948 What he ^^^^ Said... Bearing Pro Tools are the ticket...

[@AMdvij]

What tool kits do you use?

[@marcdecaul]

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.

[@jfnurod]

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

[@5492sparky]

Another great vid Doddy.

[@ameliabriggs3678]

Have you got a link for the bearing press kit?

[@Titot182]

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]

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

[@shawnnolanjr]

links to where we could look up or buy bearings would be great. i have a giant trance and i can't find ANY information about how/where to buy pivot suspension bearings :(

[@lilyjm0909]

Get to the bearings and take a picture, zoom in and the rubber part of the bearing has the number and type of bearing you need, in the US amazon has everything. I replaced all my bearings, linkage and wheels. Hope it helps

[@OfTheKingOfTheGods]

some manufacturers sell their bearings on their website, see Commencal and Orbea.

[@dobro.velo82]

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]

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

[@marcsee4072]

what is the brand of the tool Doddy is using?

[@jeanlouisvanbelle4960]

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 ! :-)

[@mattperry9677]

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

[@razorree]

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

[@taffgriff69]

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!

[@LuisManuelHdez]

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

[@marcstucki]

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

[@yt11125]

What's that black piece called that holds the rear shock.

[@TheMegaMrMe]

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]

Where to buy those bearing tools.?

[@flipnblips6418]

I have a question about the grease on the outside of the bearing. Would it be better to have something like Locktite 603 rubbed in the frame instead of grease before setting the bearing back in the frame so all the pivoting action will happen inside the bearing instead of possibly having the outer casing of the bearing spin and wear on frame?

[@damianliew5243]

No. The liquid can seep into the bearing during installation and isn’t worth the hassle. Pure friction is enough to hold the bearings in place. Cheers.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Not necessary unless it's loose in the housing.

[@davidjenks6592]

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

[@anthsilk1]

Hey folks can someone help me find the tool set that Doddy is using here? I'm pretty handy but having trouble figuring out which tools on the internet will do what I see him doing I'm in the us so access to places like Amazon and harbor freight

[@Adam-vm8kp]

RRP bearing press. (Rapid racer products) you buy the press, then the relevant kits for the bearing sizes you need. I use it on my bikes and it’s great, just won’t do blind or back to back bearings.

[@davidnamy8240]

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

[@TheFeralEngineer]

Who makes that tool? I can't find it in the states

[@dpugh39]

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

[@smokey7930]

Can you let us know who makes that extraction tool.

[@4ndyr0g3r50n]

RRP Bearing Press & Extraction Tool: www.chainreactioncycles.com/rapidracerproducts-bearing-press-extraction-tool/rp-prod57883 or an M8 sized 100mm bolt with a nut and two washers

[@santiagouauy8206]

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

[@petesahad3028]

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]

Guess you dangle right bud.

[@Theoloop]

Do you have a link to that tool?

[@natlapse]

Theo Lupu RRP bearing press

[@Kushgroove234]

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

[@steriospeaker]

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?

[@kirkstevenson1904]

Please Please Please can you provide a link, or a site, for the compact extractor tool that you use in this video? I have been looking for a long time, and cannot find that one. Thank you for your help in advance Kirk

[@AlejandroGomez-ys9gx]

What bearing press do you use?

[@koko-lores]

What is the problem doing this without full dismantling of the rear end, except for a slightly less comfortable working space?

[@4ndyr0g3r50n]

I've done the bearings one at a time with the rear end in place. It is a bit simpler than dismantling the back of the bike but it can make things a little fiddly depending on the bikes frame design. It is a lot easier with the part off the bike and it means you can inspect for damage etc. but it does obviously mean undoing lots of clips and hoses. You could say six and two threes but it's always best to check for damage (cracks etc.) which is a lot easier and more effective with the part off the bike.

[@kay19833]

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

[@matthewsweeney9220]

Where did you get that slick tool?

[@christiansenn5969]

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

[@mat7671]

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?

[@keeping_a_lighthouse3555]

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

[@mjbbell]

Can you not add tool links in the description?

[@superchickensoup]

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.

[@myscreen2urs]

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?

[@V8Diese1]

Does this also work with carbon mountainbike frames?

[@newttella1043]

Great to have this "de-mystified". I admit I probably won't make the investment in tools or time, I feel l will be more informed when getting help from my LBS. GMBN should get a local rider who's bike needs the actual work to lend it for these videos.

[@patricksheard1648]

Newt Tella I’m not a local but I volunteer anyway!

[@newttella1043]

Patrick Sheard 😁

[@scott8912]

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]

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)

[@rubenvor]

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

[@davepatterson506]

What is the manufacturer of that compact bearing extraction set ?

[@AnotherMrLizard]

RRP (rapid racer products)

[@mihailhristov6073]

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