Solid state bearings?

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flag BarneyStinson
Posted: Jul 25, 2018 at 5:27 Quote
I’ve just discovered that one of the main pivot bearings on my 2017 Jeffsy is on its way out after 11 months use.

I’m looking at solid state bearings as a replacement. Has anyone got any experience with using these on suspension pivots?
flag shortsguy1
Posted: Jul 25, 2018 at 8:25 Quote
I have never heard of a "solid state bearing" and I am a mechanical engineer. Any links to clarify what you are asking about?
flag lewiscraik
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Posted: Jul 25, 2018 at 9:20 Quote
shortsguy1 wrote:
I have never heard of a "solid state bearing" and I am a mechanical engineer. Any links to clarify what you are asking about?

They were mentioned on the GMBN Tech show a few weeks back.
flag BarneyStinson
Posted: Jul 25, 2018 at 10:40 Quote
shortsguy1 wrote:
I have never heard of a "solid state bearing" and I am a mechanical engineer. Any links to clarify what you are asking about?

They’re bearings where the actual rollers or ball bearings are encased in a ceramic polymer matrix which holds the lubricant and releases it as they warm up.

I’m in the process of checking whether these guys manufacture something suitable for mountain bikes:

http://www.skf.com/uk/products/bearings-units-housings/engineered-products/bearings-with-solid-oil/index.html
flag konarider94
Posted: Jul 25, 2018 at 11:03 Quote
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/eurobike-2018-ceramicspeeds-slt-bearings.html

Are you referring to this? If so it sounds pretty cool and I like the concept. The pricing they suggest makes me think it isnt worth it. Get some good enduro bearings and keep your pivots clean.

edit:I see your skf link too. Sounds like a great idea but may not be worth the price still.
flag BarneyStinson
Posted: Jul 25, 2018 at 11:25 Quote
konarider94 wrote:
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/eurobike-2018-ceramicspeeds-slt-bearings.html

Are you referring to this? If so it sounds pretty cool and I like the concept. The pricing they suggest makes me think it isnt worth it. Get some good enduro bearings and keep your pivots clean.

edit:I see your skf link too. Sounds like a great idea but may not be worth the price still.

Yeah, very much depends on price doesn’t it?
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