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How do I get replacement wheel bearings from Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz Bicycles pivot bearings are warranted for life to the original owner of the bike. The return process is simple: Fill out the Warranty Form, upload a copy of your purchase receipt, and we’ll get a new set of bearings out to you within 48 hours!
Are Santa Cruz bearings good?
Santa Cruz bearings are famously well-protected from the elements, and the lower link bearings are bathed in grease that can be refreshed easily using the grease gun equipped with a zerks fitting.
Does Santa Cruz lifetime warranty?
We offer a lifetime warranty to the original registered owner of Santa Cruz Bicycles. The easiest way to confirm this is by registering your bike at the time of purchase.
How do I know if my bike bearings need replacing?
If there are any spots of real resistance or bumps, the bearing has likely pitted (eaten into) the bearing race. If this is the case then a replacement is needed. Likewise, if you can move the inner race laterally (in and out of the hub) then the bearing probably requires replacing.
Are Santa Cruz Reserve wheels worth it?
While you can get slightly less expensive carbon wheels that offer a similar level of performance, we do still feel that the ride quality, durability, and lifetime warranty of the Reserve wheels still makes them a pretty good value.
What tool is used to remove bearings?
puller
A puller is a tool used to remove parts such as bearings, pulleys or gears from a shaft. They have legs, typically two or three which circle around the back or inside of a part and they also have a forcing screw which centres up against the end of a shaft.
How often should you replace bicycle wheel bearings?
Normally, on a bike not left exposed to the elements 24/7, good-quality bike bearings should last 25-50,000 miles or so.
How often should you replace bearings?
You should expect to replace wheel bearings every 85,000-100,000 miles. However, this number is only a guess, as it also depends on the quality of the bearings. Unless both bearings on all side of the wheels are overworked, there is no need to replace them all at once. You should only swap out the ones that need it.
Can I ride bike with bad bearings?
The bike wheel bearings may be small, but they are an integral part of the wheel. If they are damaged, worn, or loose, your wheel will wobble. You will not be getting an efficient ride, if you are able to ride at all. You also risk damaging the wheel.
How long should bicycle wheel bearings last?