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Hi all,
Does anyone have experience of owning or working on a Scott Octane 2002 model? That's the frame on chain Reaction Cylce's website. I have play on the single pivot, it seems that the bearings are worn because they move slightly in the frame when I rock the swing arm...
I've already called Scott U.K & they told me that Scott only make parts for any of their bike until 6 years after models are finished which puts me s**t out of luck. They also said that they now hold no technical files or drawings because of age! May be a warning in there somewhere?
Does anyone know if my bike takes standard size bearings or where to get them? All & any help is welcome.
Last thing, yes - it is worth saving - tricked to bits...
Kind Regards,
Rob
If you were getting rid of the frame let me know the details, please (and no, I don't know the bearing details).
I'm suprised it hasn't snapped...
Can't you just strip it and measure/read the bearings?
a quick Google suggests they are standard 63803 2RS
They will be stock sized bearings I am sure. As uplink says
can get bearings for about 6 quid a pair..
ride it till it dies..
@ Uplink - Thanks mate, that's great news - will see to that now...
Also, I'm afraid I'm not selling the frame, that's the best bit even though it's tricked out. The swing arm is the second one on this frame because first did snap at the pinch bolt - first owner must have tightened too tight. I then knackered it. All is good now though & it'll never worry me about snapping again.
I love this bike & really need it sorted so wish me luck.
Even though I have a Nomad frame coming I'll always love it.
@ uplink - how did you find that bearing size on Google mate? I can't find any info...
I can find the bearing you refer to of course but not related to Scott, tell me the secret mate.
@ uplink - how did you find that bearing size on Google mate?
Pretty standard search, [url= http://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&xhr=t&q=Scott+Octane+bearings&cp=21&pf=p&sclient=psy&source=hp&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=Scott+Octane+bearings&pbx=1&fp=8d420e2a931b7fe6 ]3rd hit down[/url]
@ uplink - thanks for that, unfortunately mine's not a High Octane, that's a more knarly freeride/downhill model. Mine is the 150mm trail type & I'm sure the bearing size will be different. Scott UK are no help at all.
I suppose that I'm going to have to pull these bearings out & take them to a bearing factory outlet. Thanks for trying to help & if anyone else has owned this bike before I'd appreciate any more.