Binaural
Eats Squid
I've got a dodgy bearing in my DT Swiss rear wheel (20 R). I asked their tech support for the bearing numbers and received them, however they cautioned that they apparently have special bearings with a heavy duty outward seal and a low friction inner. This is a commuter bike so I would like to keep things inexpensive, so I am checking out whether it is better to get them repaired by a shop or to buy the tools and do the work myself (not a big problem).
1. Would this differential sealing make any real difference to the service life of the bearings? Has anyone had any experience either way with these kinds of special bearing? I only ride in the rain if I get caught out on the way home, which is pretty infrequent.
2. Does anyone have a recommendation for an inexpensive bearing press and removal kit?
1. Would this differential sealing make any real difference to the service life of the bearings? Has anyone had any experience either way with these kinds of special bearing? I only ride in the rain if I get caught out on the way home, which is pretty infrequent.
2. Does anyone have a recommendation for an inexpensive bearing press and removal kit?