Replacement sealed hub bearings

HNS said:

I can't seem to find them anywhere. Anyone know where I can find replacemnt bearings for a Specialized front hub, "Stout disc, 32 hole, sealed cartridge bearings, 9mm Skraxle"?

I'll check my LBS this week. No hurry, they are OK now, but just trying to thin ahead.

Derek
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They should have a # on them and can probably be matched by any good bering supply store.

boudreaux said:

They should have a # on them and can probably be matched by any good bering supply store.

Great idea. Appreciate it.

Derek
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HNS said:

I can't seem to find them anywhere. Anyone know where I can find replacemnt bearings for a Specialized front hub, "Stout disc, 32 hole, sealed cartridge bearings, 9mm Skraxle"?

I'll check my LBS this week. No hurry, they are OK now, but just trying to thin ahead.

Derek
Think

There are often numbers on the seals that can help.
Some common ones are 6001 and maybe a suffix like -2RS for a rubber seal on each side.
If you can easily remove the bearing, you can measure the bore ID, it's overall OD, and thickness.
The 6001 example is 12 mm ID, 28 mm OD, and 8 mm thick.
Since I did some searching for your specific hub and didn't find any details I use an example from a Phil Wood front hub.

daveornee said:

There are often numbers on the seals that can help.
Some common ones are 6001 and maybe a suffix like -2RS for a rubber seal on each side.
If you can easily remove the bearing, you can measure the bore ID, it's overall OD, and thickness.
The 6001 example is 12 mm ID, 28 mm OD, and 8 mm thick.
Since I did some searching for your specific hub and didn't find any details I use an example from a Phil Wood front hub.

Thanks. I tried to find a parts sheet, like Shimano has for their componets, but couldn't find anything on my front hub. I'll tear it apart and get the number/measurements.

You would think it wouldn't be this hard. I have had to really search and look to find information about each component, like sizes, model #'s, expanded parts views, etc. The generic manual the bike came with is about worthless.

Derek
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HNS said:

Thanks. I tried to find a parts sheet, like Shimano has for their componets, but couldn't find anything on my front hub. I'll tear it apart and get the number/measurements.

You would think it wouldn't be this hard. I have had to really search and look to find information about each component, like sizes, model #'s, expanded parts views, etc. The generic manual the bike came with is about worthless.

Don't know much about the Specialized specs, but I took a quick gander and you might want to take a look at their FAQ section on their website. If you do a search it brings up things such as:

"What size bearings do I use to replace those in my STOUT front hub?"
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"How do I replace the bearings in my STOUT front hub?"
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"What size bearing do I need for my year 2000 STOUT hubs?"
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As has been stated, though, it is probably easiest just to pop it apart and verify the #, as it appears they use different ones on various models and years.

HNS said:

Thanks. I tried to find a parts sheet, like Shimano has for their componets, but couldn't find anything on my front hub. I'll tear it apart and get the number/measurements.

You would think it wouldn't be this hard. I have had to really search and look to find information about each component, like sizes, model #'s, expanded parts views, etc. The generic manual the bike came with is about worthless.

Derek
Think

I'm with you on that last point. I bought a Specialized Sequoia Elite 2004 and was given some worthless "How to ride a bike" manual, and was told there was no other. While the website does answer questions, the answers often aren't helpful. Today they deferred my question about wheel hubs to the wheel hub manufacturer, who still hasn't answered my question from last week. All the technical information for each bike model has to be in a manual somewhere, so why can't they just give it to us with the bike??

marc