How To Replace Cartridge Wheel Bearings - Road Bike Maintenance

[@WowRixter]

You're the only person who's ever explained the purpose of the preload tube. Great video

[@Daniel-yf9iy]

Love the simplicity of explanation.

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Glad you liked it

[@justinhamill1931]

Another great video that I've learned more from in such a little bit of time that I ever have in one video of GCN❤️‍🔥

[@justinhamill1931]

The only thing is I can't use your Amazon links because I reside in South Florida in the United States.😮

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Glad you liked it, Justin. To be honest, they're readily available tools, chances are, you'll find a local seller selling on either Amazon or eBay.

[@tonysadler5290]

​@@justinhamill1931I've got similar tools - I obtained them from Ali Express. Hope that helps.

[@TheRickysee]

You are the best. Always look forward to your new videos. This one was a classic. Much needed. Much appreciated!!

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Glad to help!

[@dogyukato]

Thank you for doing this for us. This is just awesome.

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

I loved making this video. Thanks 👍

[@davemoss6976]

It is very kind of you put all this effort into making these videos for us. I no longer believe that modern bike mechanics must be members of the magic circle.

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Oh, don't be fooled, Dave!!! Every evening, there are cycling wizards all around the world gathered in fields, chanting bearing sizes whilst dancing around an old Campagnolo wheel 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@davemoss6976]

@@ribblevalleycyclist I have a 55 year old campagnolo wheel in my shed. I will look out for them on the next full moon.🎃

[@RobWhittlestone]

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT VIDEO!!!! SUBSCRIBED!!!! I am currently wondering whether I should do this for a set of wheels on one of my favourite bikes or whether I will take it to the bike local shop. Now I know that if they want to charge me more than £80 for both, I can do it cheaper myself AND get some more cool tools at the same time for the future! BRILLIANT CONTENT, WELL PRESENTED! Thank you so much for the alternative tools information! down to earth, no BS! All the best, Rob in Switzerland

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Hi Rob in Switzerland! Sorry it took me a while to reply. To quote a good friend of mine, "It's a bicycle, not the space shuttle"!!!! You should definitely do it yourself, it's easier than you think, you'll save money in the long-run, and you'll get a sense of satisfaction from it all. Jon in England!!!!!

[@RobWhittlestone]

@@ribblevalleycyclist Hi Jon - I do normally do all the stuff on the bikes myself but I'm new to cartridge bearings on bikes so have been a bit wary. And I don't have those tools yet. But you did a great job of explaining how to, so might consider it. At the moment though all bikes are running well so will delay this step. By the way it's quite un-Swiss to maintain your bike thoroughly yourself here. People I know take it to their local bike shop. I have had a good set of bike tools since I was 15. Keep up the good work! All the best, Rob

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

@@RobWhittlestone Un-Swiss to maintain your bike thoroughly yourself...... Interesting. Here in the UK, we do say you should look after your LBS (Local Bike Shop), use it or lose it. I'll be honest, I do sometimes wonder if my online tutorials damage the already fragile bike shop economy. But the counter-argument is that it's important that we know how to fix our bikes ourselves. Thanks, Jon

[@Mijnnaamhoefjenietteweten]

Thanks, it helped me to change them in my Brompton. Nobody wants to touch these bikes and if the local “specialist” is s**t it is a proper DIY and it was a success.

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Fantastic, glad it all worked for you. Enjoy that Brompton 👍

[@waynehiggins899]

Fantastic explanation love your videos

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Glad you like them!

[@bleddynwilliams3113]

Fantastic video, clear, easy to follow and so much useful info not rushed at all and all the useful hints and tips for all of us looking after our N+1 bikes 🎉

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@paulepilz100]

perfect timing! I planned replacing them on sunday

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Good luck with it all 👍

[@julianwinn4502]

Another great video - thanks!

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Glad you liked it. This one took some putting together!

[@Sam-iz3jl]

Straight forward tips easy to understand 👍

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Thanks 👍

[@photooutdoor2574]

Thanks for your fantastic work!

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

My pleasure!

[@andrewmoss1090]

Very informative, thank you!

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

You’re welcome 👍

[@miivii]

Thanks for your effort teaching us. Hat off.

[@cgull9588]

Great Video, Just what i needed to see, Very helpful & informative! New subscriber, as I am learning to build & maintain bikes myself now. Keep up the good work & thank you 😄

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Welcome onboard 👍

[@Timtimzi]

Can you also do a video for the bearings in the rear wheel? I’ll make sure to save it for the next time I need to service them . Edit: I already saw your freehub video

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

I'll be honest with you timtimzi, if you've seen this, and the freehub video, you've got all you need to know. Put together, those two videos cover it all.

[@colinmcnally5931]

Great Videos thanks

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

You're welcome

[@douglasbacon4759]

this is so good!!!

[@douglasbacon4759]

youtube diy gold!!!

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Thanks 👍

[@88ASCOTLAND]

Videos are great, easy to follow and well explained as a tutorial. Any chance you could do a fixing High/Low limit screws and gear indexing / cable tension, thanks. Keep up the great work :)

[@tpoljsak]

Jon, I have a question. Does a direction of new bearings matter? Is there a chamfer on both sides of the bearing or do you need to pay attention to that? Tnx.

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Hi Tadej, Really good question! In this application, the bearings themselves are symmetrical, so it doesn't matter. However!!!!! The seals that protect bearings can sometimes be different on each side. Stick this search into Google, and you'll see what I mean 'Contact seal vs non contact seal'

[@Flyingredcactus]

very instructive, thanks !

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

You’re welcome 👍

[@Cycling.Bikepacking]

five-year-old-aerospace-engineer is crying right now.

[@neiletherington9439]

Hello Jon , excellent and informative , thanks for taking the time and effort to produce another video.

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

My pleasure!

[@dan6258]

You really do remind me of Sean Lock😂

[@ingo2246]

good job, good video

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Thanks!

[@jacobusdegroot7557]

Great video!

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@peterago1082]

thank you

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

You're welcome

[@Tntdruid]

It's the same way on MTB too.

[@boc-tonysyklist2145]

Your videos are very informative and useful. Thank you so much. I do however have a question about grease. Can I use f.ex. a bike teflon grease or muc-off waterproof bio grease?

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Hi, As the grease is just aiding installation, preventing corrosion, and not actually aiding movement, most will be fine.

[@sharonjohnson1171]

Would you have a link for the wheel stand in the video please? Really helpful content as usual, thanks very much

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Hi Sharon, Just stick 'Pro Bike Display Stand' into Google, and you'll find loads of places selling them. But this is the link to the manufacturer's website: www.pro-bikegear.com/uk/tools-maintenance/bike-workshop-stands/bike-stand Use them on all my bikes, they're fantastic. Oh, and it'll hold either the whole bike, or just the wheel. Thanks, Jon

[@tonysadler5290]

Brilliant video, Reginald Scott also does a good video on a similar topic.

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

He did. Enjoy a bit of Reg

[@dougprw1110]

What about removal and replacement of dust caps?

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Theoretically, they should just pull off.

[@norriswr]

Is there a right and wrong way to fit these bearings?

[@sharonjohnson1171]

Just to add, how do you measure the bearing angles when ordering new ones? Thanks again.

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Hi Sharon, If you're replacing cartridge wheel bearings, like I do in this video, then the only measurements you need, are the ones shown in the video (Inside/Outside/Width). If you need to measure the bearing yourself to get the sizes, then the only accurate way of doing this is to remove the bearing and measure it.

[@MrJwmurph]

If sealed bearings are better why do Shimano / Campagnolo (including Fulcrum) still use cup and cone bearings on all their high end wheels?

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

It's a good point you make. If looked after, cup & cone perform exceptionally well. The trouble is, they're not usually looked after. That's why, during its overall lifespan, a typical cartridge bearing setup performs better than its cup & cone counterpart.

[@MrJwmurph]

@@ribblevalleycyclist makes sense. I've got a set of cup and cone wheels and they without doubt are faster than the cartridge bearing wheels I have but that may also be that the overall wheel construction (from rim to hub to bearing) is more high end on the cup and cone equipped wheels. I'm trying to get enough confidence to clean and re-grease the bearings but I'm a bit worried I'd get the preload wrong and wreck the cups and bearings. I guess a Cup and Cone Maintenance for Dummies would be a huge help!!

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

@MrJwmurph The biggest worry with C&C was the locking nut letting go of the cone. The cone becomes free to move, and the drag between the cone and the bearings causes the cone to tighten. The more it tightens, the more the drag increases, and the cone crushes the hub!

[@clp91009]

I’m pretty fussy about wheel bearings. I only use high quality steel bearings with non contact seals. NTN or NSK are my go to brands. You rarely see these brands installed in wheel sets because they are designed for precision machines not bicycles. Also expect to pay over £10 per bearing. I never bother with ceramic bearings as I read they are designed primarily for industrial machines operating at very high revolutions far beyond what a bike hub can reach.

[@therainbowgulag.]

Cartridge bearings are great if you don't do corners😂

[@user-xw2cu1dn1y]

Do they pay for advertising?

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

No. They're my tools, that I paid for using my own money, and the thoughts are my own. I speak about them with enthusiasm, because they're good tools.

[@jkayghaa]

Excellent video. Keep up the good work 👏🏼