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[Closed] ETSX 70 08 model how much to replace all bearings

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As title I have been quoted £150 I think it's a rip off unless they are special bearings?


 
Posted : 25/07/2010 4:40 pm
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DIY, its what im doing with my 5.5 😀 bearings off ebay will be about a tenner, another 7 quid for some marine grease to repack them with. Then a few quid for a vice to press them in with. So will cost around 30-40 quid all in, and next time it needs doing it will be even cheaper as i wont have to buy the press again.


 
Posted : 25/07/2010 4:45 pm
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nice bikes tho the etsx. Loved mine but standover was a bit tight. Climbed like a mountain goat


 
Posted : 25/07/2010 5:36 pm
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Ebay item no 140431891018

The cheapo bearings will only last a year in an etsx and then you'll have to fit them all over again.

You will be lucky if they even last that in a 5.5, the 5.5 eats enduro max bearings, cheapo chinese bearing off ebay?

I wouldn't think it would be worth the hassle of fitting 3 sets rather than one.

Upto you though


 
Posted : 25/07/2010 6:49 pm
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stormwind aka kaesae methinks. im afraid im going to have to email the mods as thats a little naughty to be linking people to your products on ebay. tutut


 
Posted : 25/07/2010 6:57 pm
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I can't see the problem. Lots of shops and even some bike companies come on here and do the same thing.


 
Posted : 25/07/2010 7:17 pm
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druidh if you say "my names donk and I'm the head of donkcorp, we do that product buy it [url= http://notreally ]here[/url]" it's ok*. If you say (or imply) you're just a member of public and say "donkcorp make a really good product get it [url= http://noseriously ]here[/url]" that's stealth marketing and is illegal (iirc) aswell as morally dubious.
BETD do a kit for £40, fit it yourself or ask your LBS nicely (i was quoted £25 labour to fit). Apparently RM dealers can get them but I've emailed 2 shops and no luck so far.

*well if you do it too much STW may want a cut


 
Posted : 25/07/2010 7:36 pm
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Thanks for your replys
but how much and were?


 
Posted : 25/07/2010 7:54 pm
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erm...[url= http://www.mountainbikecomponents.co.uk/items.asp?CategoryID=279&Name=Rocky+Mountain+Bearing+Kits ]BETD £40[/url]


 
Posted : 25/07/2010 8:03 pm

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