IMPORTANT: This listing is for a full set of Frame Pivot Bearings only. No other hardware such as nuts, bolts, washers will be supplied.
Any pictures indicated in this listing is for reference to the year/design of frame in question.
Bearing Specification
Configuration: MAX Complement where available (Fully loaded with ball bearings - no cage/retainer present)
Material: 100CR6 Chrome Steel for balls and races
Grease: Mobil XHP222 or Sinopec HTHS (High Specification Water Resistant Grease)
Seal: 2RS (2 Rubber Seals, 1 each side)
Precision: ABEC-3
Max Complement (Also known as Full Complement)
At Kinetic we only supply Max Complement bearings for frame suspension pivots (where available). Max type bearings can take a much higher load as they have 40% more balls than standard wheel bearings. A Frame Pivot Bearing experiences only a minor degree of movement concentrated in a small area, thus strength across the axis of load is of the utmost importance. To achieve this, the races are fully loaded with balls to ensure that the load passes through actual balls and not gaps.
If a supplier selling frame pivot bearings fails to mention they supply MAX complement, it's very probable they are bearings that contain retainers and therefore cannot withstand higher loads often experienced in suspension frames. These can fail prematurely. Non-MAX bearings are usually cheaper too.
Note, standard wheel bearings have a metal or nylon retainer with gaps in between, which is perfect for wheels/BB's where full rotation occurs.
Grease Seals
The bearings (Kinetic's own and also Enduro) will be filled with the correct volume of high-performance water resistant marine grease to prolong the life of your bearing. The seals are usually 2 high quality rubber seals, which is where the 2RS is derived from.
Precision Rating
The precision quality of bearings are rated by the ABEC scale. The ABEC rating for bearings commences at ABEC 1 which is seen in most bearing applications for bicycles supplied from the factory. Higher end bearings for bikes are usually ABEC 3. Kinetic in almost every case supplies ABEC 3 rated bearings. Suppliers that do not mention the ABEC rating, it could be safe to assume are supplying inferior/cheap/unrated or low rated bearings.
Quality
You can be rest assured that our bearings are of fantastic quality and produced specifically for bicycle application. We supply 100's of bicycle trade customers directly as our bearings are the same as many bearings fitted to bikes at factory level (Original Equipment). We buy from suppliers that also produce and supply to many highly regarded premium bicycle brands.
Our Kits ??" Points to consider
The bearings supplied will usually be ALL our own 'Kinetic Bearings', although occasionally contain a mixture of our own and Enduro Bearings. This is due to some custom bearings used on frames which only Enduro produce. There will ultimately be an option within the listing to purchase a full set of Enduro Bearings.
It costs slightly less to buy a full kit than to purchse the separate bearings.
If you do not need a full set of bearings and know what codes you need as you may only be changing main pivot bearings for instance, then you can order separate bearings as necessary. Alternatively trade customers can consider stocking our frame pivot bearing workshop boxes which covers main part numbers.
Ordering a bearing kit in advance of working on your frame has it's advantages in that it saves time and/or hassle. Quite often, you might need to strip the frame down to access the bearings to discover what you need. The bike remains in bits whilst waiting for your fresh new bearings.
Knowing what model year you have
It's sometimes difficult selecting the correct year bearing kit. To help in this regard, we have supplied an image where possible. If not, you can try a Google image search by Manufacturer, Model and Year of frame. You can then consider if the matches look the same or very similar.
- Bearings
- frame pivot bearing kit: orbea occam carbon 2020 onwards
DELIVERY
1.1 Where possible, we aim to despatch your goods within a "working day" of receiving your order. We will deliver goods ordered by you as soon as possible to the address you give us for delivery, within 30 days of your order except where we contact you to inform you of delays.
1.2 Where we inform you of delays, you will have the right to cancel your order or accept our revised projections for delivery.
1.3 We will inform you by email at the point when your goods are dispatched.
1.4 If the goods we deliver are not what you ordered or are damaged or defective or the delivery is of an incorrect quantity, we shall have no liability to you unless you notify us in writing, at our contact address, of the problem within 30 calendar days of the delivery of the goods in question.
1.5 If you do not receive goods ordered by you within 30 days of our notification of dispatch, we shall have no liability to you unless you notify us in writing at our contact address of the problem within 14 days of our maximum delivery period of 30 days from the date on which we informed you that we had dispatched the goods.
1.6 You will be required to sign for goods in most circumstances.
1.7 You are required to check goods immediately upon receipt to check for signs of delivery damage and, where you believe damage has occurred, you must mark the delivery driver's paperwork to indicate that the goods are "damaged" or, where the goods are substantially damaged, refuse delivery completely and contact us immediately on 01904 655063. It is very difficult for us to claim against our courier's insurance if you have signed to accept the goods.
Returns
2. RETURN OF GOODS
2.1 When you change your mind and cancel the contract to buy as in Clause 6, please note:
2.1.1 that you will return our goods to us at your own expense
2.1.2 that you will return any additional related goods that may have been joint offers or associated gifts to us at your own expense
2.1.3 that you will return our goods to arrive with us, within 14 days of your notice of cancellation. Please see Clause 7.2
2.1.4 that whilst you have our goods in your charge, you will take good and reasonable care of them to maintain them in a fully saleable condition
2.1.5 that you will not use or attempt to fit/assemble the goods aside from your need to assess them for suitability.
2.1.6 that wherever possible, all product packaging is returned with the goods
2.1.7 that you will repackage the goods appropriately to ensure that they are received in a satisfactory condition by us at our registered address.
2.1.8 that you are advised to use an insured and signed for delivery service when returning the goods as you remain liable for them until received in a satisfactory condition.
2.2 Where goods have not been received by us and no proof of posting supplied within 14 days of your notice of cancellation we will:
2.2.1 Contact you to arrange to have our goods collected at a mutually convenient time during the following 14 calendar days (Saturday and Sunday are not working days)
2.2.2 Advise you of the cost of collecting our goods
2.2.3 Deduct the cost of collecting goods from you from any refund we might owe you. Please see Clause 6.8
2.2.3 not be liable to refund you if goods are not received back and no proof of postage, clearly stating our details is made available.
2.3 The conditions of the contract to return goods take effect as soon as we receive your written notice of cancellation.
2.4 If you receive Damaged or Faulty goods OR we deliver incorrect or substituted goods where the substituted item(s) were not agreed to prior to despatch:
2.4.1 we will arrange collection of goods at OUR expense at a mutually convenient time OR
2.4.1 you may return goods to us, and we will refund the cost of you doing so, however please check with us first as it is often cheaper for us to collect.