Ignore This And Your Suspension Will Feel TERRIBLE!

Full suspension mountain bikes are great quality and require very little maintenance considering what we put them through! But like everything the bearings do need looking, servicing, and replacing from time to time. If left too long your bike will feel terrible and even cause damage to the frame. In this video, Owen Coutts explains how you can service your suspension pivots.

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⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 - Intro
01:02 - What do bearings do?
02:05 - Which grease to use?
02:47 - Refresh or replace?
06:45 - Removing bearing drift tool
08:36 - Remove Bearing (with slide hammer)
10:06 - Fitting bearings

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