Praxis BB bearing replacement
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Praxis BB bearing replacement
Postby jasonc » Thu Oct 25, 2018 8:13 pm
I have a praxis converter BB. Praxis don't support replacing the bearings. I notice they are just enduro bearings. Anyone ever replaced the bearings?
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Re: Praxis BB bearing replacement
Postby kb » Wed Oct 31, 2018 12:58 pm
Had constant creaking issues with my praxis BB30 to Hollowtech. Tried to talk myself into a Hambini but ended up getting a $30 FSA insert instead. Been good so far - cross fingers
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Re: Praxis BB bearing replacement
Postby jasonc » Wed Oct 31, 2018 1:10 pm
i'm happy with the praxis unit. i just want to know if anyone has pushed out and replaced the bearings in it
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Re: Praxis BB bearing replacement
Postby MichaelB » Wed Oct 31, 2018 2:09 pm
Don't own one, but some units make it easy to get the bearing out by providing a notch (like my Hope BSA30 unit), and some don't. It's not in their interest to make them serviceable.
It just takes patience, persistence and 1/2 decent tools. Oh, and a hammer !!
It just takes patience, persistence and 1/2 decent tools. Oh, and a hammer !!
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Re: Praxis BB bearing replacement
Postby jasonc » Wed Oct 31, 2018 3:13 pm
I've found the bearings at AliExpress. I might just order them
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Re: Praxis BB bearing replacement
Postby MichaelB » Thu Nov 01, 2018 8:45 am
I'd order from a reputable supplier & brand, as bearings ain't bearings. You'll just be changing them really often.jasonc wrote:I've found the bearings at AliExpress. I might just order them
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Re: Praxis BB bearing replacement
Postby jasonc » Thu Nov 01, 2018 10:28 am
Trek charge a fortune for them (same bearing as bb90). Will lookMichaelB wrote:I'd order from a reputable supplier & brand, as bearings ain't bearings. You'll just be changing them really often.jasonc wrote:I've found the bearings at AliExpress. I might just order them
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Re: Praxis BB bearing replacement
Postby MichaelB » Thu Nov 01, 2018 1:50 pm
(AT) Jasonc - there are plenty of bearing suppliers like DIYMTB, Mountainbikes direct, hambini etc. Don't have to buy from manufacturer.
Just look up the bearing number (e.g. 61806-2RS or 6806, or whatever it is - written on the seal).
I'd recommend looking at the Hambini site for some education and supply. Been very good and is really knowledgeable
Just look up the bearing number (e.g. 61806-2RS or 6806, or whatever it is - written on the seal).
I'd recommend looking at the Hambini site for some education and supply. Been very good and is really knowledgeable
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Re: Praxis BB bearing replacement
Postby rewop » Thu Mar 07, 2019 3:34 pm
Probably a little late for the reply but try SCV imports. I replaced the original Enduro ceramic bearings in my Praxis BB with Enduro Steel ones from SCV (approx $15 each). Takes about 15 min with correct tools. The Ceramic one's only lasted 12 Months, I am not particularly happy with the longevity of ceramic!
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Re: Praxis BB bearing replacement
Postby jasonc » Thu Mar 07, 2019 7:16 pm
Awesome rewop. Can you post a link to what you bought, tools and any chance of a how to?rewop wrote:Probably a little late for the reply but try SCV imports. I replaced the original Enduro ceramic bearings in my Praxis BB with Enduro Steel ones from SCV (approx $15 each). Takes about 15 min with correct tools. The Ceramic one's only lasted 12 Months, I am not particularly happy with the longevity of ceramic!
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