Burton Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 (edited) For all of you Profile heads, here is some information about the crappy bearings in the awesome hubs. The bearing model is 680-2RS. The Replacement model is 6802-2RS. Profile stock these bearings in at £23 for 4, enough to fill your driver (Y) But the amazing people at www.smbbearings.co.uk(e-mail is the better option sales@smbbearings.com) sell the bearings 6802-2RS for £12.08 including V.A.T and P+P. So just e-mail them, or contact them by phone, for cheaper, better bearings :- Edited September 22, 2006 by Burton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly C Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 Just thought I'd let you know.. The Replacement model is 6802-2RS And the bearings you bought were the cheaper Chinese bearings incomparrason to the Japanese ones reccomened (Y) Profile and SMB are the same price with those ones :- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 There seems to be a bit of confusion here... The first part (numbers) is the bearing size - The second part is the sealing. 6802-RS = 6802 sized bearing with Rubber Seal. (standard Profile driver bearing) 6802-2RS = 6802 sized bearing with Double Rubber Seals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly C Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 There seems to be a bit of confusion here... The first part (numbers) is the bearing size - The second part is the sealing. 6802-RS = 6802 sized bearing with Rubber Seal. (standard Profile driver bearing) 6802-2RS = 6802 sized bearing with Double Rubber Seals. ← Yes but he put 2R2 which = nothing, he has now sneakily edited his post to make me look like a loon though (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatsink Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Stonger bearings aren't available I'm afraid, unless you could use ones with larger geometry somehow, which would involve redesigning the hub. As Dan suggests in the FAQ, order replacements from SMB Bearings. I’d ring them up on 01993 842555 and order bearing number 6802- 2RS, with the standard chrome steel balls, Chinese made, however many you need. Below is some more info on the options and why I’d recommend this version. Product Code: 6802-2RS - Specs in the Thin Section Bearing category on SMB’s online catalog Dimensions: ID = 15mm OD = 24mm t = 5mm Material Choice for Balls: 1. Chrome Steel: Standard choice 2. Stainless Steel: If Damp won’t rust, but this comes at a double cost; compared to the chrome they are 3x more expensive and also crucially are weaker - will break at 15% lower radial load. So definitely Chrome balls (the standard option) Now you know you want the 6802-2RS with standard Chrome steel balls, you just need to know which country of origin you want them from. Please note that both of the following are equally strong. Country of Origin 1. Chinese (Standard Quality) 2. Japanese (High Quality): Machined to higher tolerances, so run smoother and quieter (you may not notice this in a trials bike!), roughly 2 times the price of the Chinese made version. Worth mentioning again that these are both equally strong. Since strength is the most important attribute, and I’d argue that the relative smoothness and noise is not going to be noticeable, my suggestion is buy the Chinese version and for the same money stock up with spare bearings: Cost summary including VAT Chinese 6802-2RS Order quantity 1-10 = £ 1.63 (Japanese are £3.56 each) Order quantity 10+ = £1.02 (Japanese are £2.60 each) If you order the Chinese version, for around only a tenner (postage not included) you could get hold of 10 bearings, plenty of spares for the inevitable moment when they break again. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly C Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Cost summary including VAT Chinese 6802-2RS Order quantity 1-10 = £ 1.63 (Japanese are £3.56 each) Order quantity 10+ = £1.02 (Japanese are £2.60 each) If you order the Chinese version, for around only a tenner (postage not included) you could get hold of 10 bearings, plenty of spares for the inevitable moment when they break again. Steve I just ordered some, these prices appear to be incorrect, I had to pay £16.33 inc VAT and postage (at £2.50) for 10 of the chinese, the Japanese ones where £24 or something for 4 inc P+P. P.S. You need 4 to replace the whole set in your driver. Olly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 I just ordered some, these prices appear to be incorrect, I had to pay £16.33 inc VAT and postage (at £2.50) for 10 of the chinese, the Japanese ones where £24 or something for 4 inc P+P. P.S. You need 4 to replace the whole set in your driver. Olly. steve is completely correct. 16.3 divided by 10 = ???? :D :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly C Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 steve is completely correct. 16.3 divided by 10 = ???? :lol: :lol: No... I ordered the 10 or more thing, but instead of £1.03 inc VAT they were £1.38 inc VAT + £2.50 postage = £16.30 (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 fair play (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 Anyone know the bearing model number for the bigger of the 2 types of bearings in the hub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burton Posted December 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 Anyone know the bearing model number for the bigger of the 2 types of bearings in the hub? 6802-3RS i think. Im very sure it is. Also says 'enduro' on it for some reason :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backgren Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 The contact e-mail address on the SMB Bearings website is now sales@smbbearings.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 (edited) Correct Sizes:Hub shell bearing - 6903 2RS. You will need 2 of these.Driver bearing - 6802 2RS. You will need 4 of these.£16.57. - SMBBearings.comTelephone: 01993 842555 Edited February 2, 2007 by Dan6061 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy04 Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 hi i have just taken my wethepeople pi hub apart on my bmx and the bearing code is the same its .....6802 rs ......does that meen these are the same bearings ?thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 It does, yeah. Just don't buy 'em from Profile. They want £23 for the 4 of them. Rip. You can find the cheaper Chinese ones on eBay for £1~ per cartridge. Tempter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy04 Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 It does, yeah. Just don't buy 'em from Profile. They want £23 for the 4 of them. Rip. You can find the cheaper Chinese ones on eBay for £1~ per cartridge. Tempter ok great. Thanks alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy04 Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 it turns out i really am a complete dunce lol could somebody please give me a link if they have one as i have searched ebay to the maximum of my ability and i still cant find a cheaper distributer thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Just type "6802 bearing" into a UK search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Smith Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 i just thought i would let everyone know that profile driver and hubshell bearings are the same as hope pro 2 hubshell and driver bearings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 (edited) Hub bearings - 6903Driver Bearings - 6802For a complete set (one hub) you'll need 2 hub shell bearings, and 4 driver bearings.EDIT: Pretty much posted the exact same thing a few months ago (scroll up) haha. Edited February 21, 2008 by Dan6061 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Smith Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Hub bearings - 6903Driver Bearings - 6802For a complete set (one hub) you'll need 2 hub shell bearings, and 4 driver bearings.EDIT: Pretty much posted the exact same thing a few months ago (scroll up) haha.just ring up hope and say that you have a pro 2 trials rear hub and say that your bearing are shot and get them for free i havent done it though but a mate has i just brought some profile hubshell bearings of tartys because my hope hubshell bearings went and noticed that the numbers were the same meaning that=hope and profile use the same bearings if you own a profile hub and the bearings go just call hope and say that your bearings have gone in your rear pro2(even if you dont own one and own a profile ) and they will give you some for free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty221pr Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 (edited) just ring up hope and say that you have a pro 2 trials rear hub and say that your bearing are shot and get them for free i havent done it though but a mate has i just brought some profile hubshell bearings of tartys because my hope hubshell bearings went and noticed that the numbers were the same meaning that=hope and profile use the same bearings if you own a profile hub and the bearings go just call hope and say that your bearings have gone in your rear pro2(even if you dont own one and own a profile ) and they will give you some for freeJust because Hope have really good customer service why exploit it and possiby ruin it for everyone with hope parts over a few quid for hub bearings Edited March 5, 2008 by monty221pr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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