bigh
Call me Mr YETI
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Post by bigh on Mar 5, 2014 20:59:51 GMT
Yes another thread on this, sorry. Sb66 is Six months old and some of the bearings are knackered, and the lower shock bush too. I know its been a bit rough on bikes in the uk this winter but I've been riding my hardtail half the time, not impressed really.  |
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Post by Citey on Mar 5, 2014 21:11:31 GMT
Exact reason I sold my SB66. Run away before everybody figures there is a problem.
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Post by elastictangent on Mar 6, 2014 9:51:57 GMT
The big switch bearings? At £30 a pair I've decided to replace mine every 6 months. I know you shouldn't have to but until I find a bike I like to ride as much as my 66C I'll put up with it. My lower shock bush has just started to go at 18 months which I think is OK. My old ASR 5 would do those twice a year.
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bigh
Call me Mr YETI
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Post by bigh on Mar 6, 2014 15:53:32 GMT
Building up my old Alpine 160, two bearings that last for ages. I doubt I will sell the Yeti but it nearly met it's demise through frustration while getting that main pivot axle out. I love the way it takes a dainty tap on videos when in reality you're shaking the foundations and swearing like a trooper. No sign of any grease on it...grrr.
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up2mtb
New Questions.......
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Post by up2mtb on Mar 20, 2014 12:23:26 GMT
When removing the main switch axle try making a slide hammer that threads into the side of the axle (if I recall it's 5mm).
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up2mtb
New Questions.......
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Post by up2mtb on Mar 20, 2014 18:30:36 GMT
When removing the main switch axle try making a slide hammer that threads into the side of the axle (if I recall it's 5mm).
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pauls68
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Birmingham BMX Club
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Post by pauls68 on Mar 31, 2014 15:11:41 GMT
Don't believe everything you read. My SB66 is 2 years old and original bearings are still going. I've only had to replace the lower shock bush a couple of months ago.
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Post by StuYeti2 on Mar 31, 2014 23:37:50 GMT
I think I've ridden my 66c for a 120+ hours and I have just replaced my bearings.
18 months old , a small price to pay for all the fun I've had.
I will change mine yearly from now on.
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Post by Banana stick on Apr 9, 2014 11:32:12 GMT
6 month & 4 sets on mine. Half of them just fell out of the frame too, due to p*ss poor tolerances on it.
Bike sold, not impressed. Right old battle to get warranty sorted too.
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Post by elastictangent on Apr 11, 2014 13:49:30 GMT
Which ones were falling out? The switch ones?
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