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  1. Hi all, new to the forum. First, not sure if there's already a recent discussion on this. If yes, pls post the link. Second, I'm a "SIMPLE CYCLIST". I don't do races, not a "Vinnige Fanie", I'm not one for all the bells and whistles. I'm just a guy who likes to go for a ride now and again, who doesn;t want the "best of the best", I just need something functional, with a decent lifespan. Issue: Having to change my ball bearings on front wheel more often. No sign of dust seal. No 22mm cone spanner to tighten unit I have a Titan Drone Dash 29'er MTB, bought used about a year ago - details I have are below. It has a BOOST fork, Fusion-X RC32 (110mm) It has ball bearings (they call it "cup and cone"?). I have re-done the bearings once or twice, but recently I had to do it more often. Main reasons are: - I noticed no dust cover (don't think it came with one). - I don't have the proper thin 22mm cone spanner so that I can tighten the two nuts on the hub/cone/Thru-axle "thing" (whatever that piece is called). Meaning, I suspect that dust is getting into the bearings, as it only lasts about 300-500km before I need to replace again. I'm sure the sand is slowly messing up the bearing cones too. I was told by a bike mechanic that many bikes came out with these standard hubs, but I can't recall what the name of the hub was. The Titan agents don't seem to have the seal kit (huh?!), so they suggested I get a new hub (ka-ching $$$ ??) I want to possibly convert to sealed bearings, but have a few questions / comments - I'm told roller bearings are better, They can handle loads better, especially when you are turning corners, leaning, etc. they can take a better weight distribution, or support. Sealed bearings are very rigid and "stiff", meaning it cannot handle the pressures as well as roller bearings. As a "simple cyclist, I'm not sure whether I should worry about this, and just try get sealed bearings? - Is it possible to knock out these "cones/cups" on the inside of my hub, and simply replace it with bearings? Is there a bearing that could fit? Will my through-Axle still work? I do have some of those thinner thru-axles, like the old bikes had ..... - Is there another option without having to change the hub, re-spoke the wheel, and go through all that drama? I was quoted over R1500 for a DEORE hub (not sure what type), which is about a third of what i paid for the whole bike LOL (And is the above even worth it? How long will bearings last? Can I change them myself?) - With us riding through water etc., do sealed bearings get rusted easily? Do they last longer? - Are sealed bearings easy to replace yourself? - Should I just try get another rim which has a hub and sealed bearings? - Is sealed bearings the easiest? Are there other bearing options out there which are simple? - Anyone who has done something similar with minimal headache? - Anyone with a seal kit?? - I want to have something that is simple. Something I can possibly fix myself if the bike conks out on a weekend, or if I am away somewhere with no bike shop around, etc. - I stay in Alberton, South of Joburg I also need a 22mm cone spanner which I can get off Takealot I guess. Cape Multi don't have the ParkTool 22mm, and most other shops don't stock that size (PS - Anyone have one laying around??) Titan Drone Dash 29'er Year: no idea, said to be around 2015-2018 or so 2 x 9 chainring Air shock/fork. Fusion-X RC32 BOOST fork (110mm) Thanks!, Paul "madporra"
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