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Hairy deep groove bearings do accomodate axial loads but not as well as angular contact bearings. It's the difference between 12500km of service vs 5000 km of service.

I'm sure the skf will serve you well enough but there also angular contact options from NTN, SKF, FAG and other reputable brands. DT Swiss doesn't manufacture bearings but I think you will find that the angular contact bearing they specify is going to be a pricey item from all manufacturers for good reason.

 

The main advantage for you going with deep groove bearings is that you can't install them the wrong way around...

LOL

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Hairy deep groove bearings do accomodate axial loads but not as well as angular contact bearings. It's the difference between 12500km of service vs 5000 km of service.

I'm sure the skf will serve you well enough but there also angular contact options from NTN, SKF, FAG and other reputable brands. DT Swiss doesn't manufacture bearings but I think you will find that the angular contact bearing they specify is going to be a pricey item from all manufacturers for good reason.

 

The main advantage for you going with deep groove bearings is that you can't install them the wrong way around...

LOL

damned .. imagine if the bearings went in the wrong way and you wheel then only spun backwards :P

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The drum ring is alloy and the tool is steel. Steel is stronger than alloy and that's all what matters.

My pals wont let me touch their bikes other than the brakes because the rest of their bikes will be blessed with a chisel and a hammer.

Steel is an alloy...i believe you mean aluminium alloy.

 

Soz, just got meself a DT Swiss hub, so now i should be part of this convo as well :P

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They would be expected to retail for about R290 incl. 

 

These are Abec-5 level, angular contact, double sealed bearings

 

:eek: I just had a WTF! moment

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Looking for 12mm TA end caps for Roval CL 40 Disc Wheels

 

Hi there Ace Cycles,

 

Happy to assist here. I have sent you a DM with necessary info 

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Steel is an alloy...i believe you mean aluminium alloy.

 

Soz, just got meself a DT Swiss hub, so now i should be part of this convo as well :P

 

Welcome to the DT Swiss family!

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Like back in the 90's when we were skateboarding a LOT and Abec 9 was the best, if you had Abec 3 you were trash  :lol:

 

Ye I remember my son telling me he needed new bearings for his skateboard - shop wanted 30 ronds each because they were "Black Fly" bearings - went to the bearing shop and got SKF for 2.30 ronds - He refused to use the skateboard after that  :D

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Ye I remember my son telling me he needed new bearings for his skateboard - shop wanted 30 ronds each because they were "Black Fly" bearings - went to the bearing shop and got SKF for 2.30 ronds - He refused to use the skateboard after that  :D

 

There are cyclists like that too

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Hairy deep groove bearings do accomodate axial loads but not as well as angular contact bearings. It's the difference between 12500km of service vs 5000 km of service.

I'm sure the skf will serve you well enough but there also angular contact options from NTN, SKF, FAG and other reputable brands. DT Swiss doesn't manufacture bearings but I think you will find that the angular contact bearing they specify is going to be a pricey item from all manufacturers for good reason.

 

The main advantage for you going with deep groove bearings is that you can't install them the wrong way around...

LOL

My original DT Swiss bearings were shot by 4500km.... never seen a pressure washer and has been looked after. 

 

Interested to know what the expected mileage is. At that kind of mileage I'm willing to experiment with generic bearings.

 

R1160 / 4500km = R0.25c per km just in rear hub bearings

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My original DT Swiss bearings were shot by 4500km.... never seen a pressure washer and has been looked after. 

 

Interested to know what the expected mileage is. At that kind of mileage I'm willing to experiment with generic bearings.

 

R1160 / 4500km = R0.25c per km just in rear hub bearings

 

While it's extremely rare for DT bearings to fail in this time span it must also be remembered that the 1900 series wheels are the affordable wheels from DT Swiss for a reason.

 

The tolerances of the seals, while still superior to many of it's peers, will not be the same of that found in the mid and high end range of products (Star Ratchet and Ratchet EXP) which as you have heard are expected to last well over 10,000km 

 

Higher tolerances require more time and specialised machinery which cost more to run resulting in high price points for the final products. 

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