E-Sommet bearing numbers and torque values (incl headset bearing info and rear thru axle spec)

[Master Link]

Thanks Gary, that’s what I thought. Just thought I’d raise this as someone buying just that bearing press will be very annoyed when they come to remove the bearings and find that they can’t.

 

[thebarber]

I bought a slide hammer kit last year but found the hammer a bit crude
I ended up using it without the hammer and tapping the bearings out from the opposite side using the spreaders from the kit.
Still no press tho.

 

[R120]

Cool the jets.
Just found this on kinetics site.....

Frame Pivot Bearing Kit | Vitus E-Sommet / E-Escarpe | 2018 - 2020

This listing is for a full set of Frame Pivot Bearings only (16 Bearings). No other hardware such as nuts, bolts, washers will be supplied.Any pictures indicated in this listing is for reference to the year/design of frame in question.Please click into this product and read the full description...

www.kineticbikebearings.com

Says 16 bearings tho.
Any ideas where the extra 2 come from?

These are the bearings I ordered, haven't unpacked or fitted them yet though

 

[davosaurusrex]

I want to keep mine going for another year or two if I can, should have 18 months warranty on the motor and going to get a 630wh battery for it

What do we think the wear on the aluminium pivot hardwear will be like, I'm guessing it's going to develop play at some point? Thinking maybe I should get spares while available

 

[R120]

I want to keep mine going for another year or two if I can, should have 18 months warranty on the motor and going to get a 630wh battery for it

What do we think the wear on the aluminium pivot hardwear will be like, I'm guessing it's going to develop play at some point? Thinking maybe I should get spares while available

This is what I did - I have got full replacement hardware from CRC, including motor mounting bolts, so going to get that all swapped out when I get bearings done

 

[R120]

I am waiting till late April before doing the swaps as I want to get the worst of the wet weather out of the way, also pretty much replacing full drivetrain, expect for mech which I replaced just before xmas, so basically a full teardown and rebuild of the bike.

 

[davosaurusrex]

This is what I did - I have got full replacement hardware from CRC, including motor mounting bolts, so going to get that all swapped out when I get bearings done

I see the ones on sale at CRC are listed as silver although photos show black, what turned up?

 

[R120]

Black, though labeled up silver - I am one set of bolts short though, you need two of these I believe, one for seat stay and one for chain stay pivot:

Vitus E-Sommet V-Link SS-Horstlink Bolt Kit | Chain Reaction

Vitus E-Sommet V-Link SS-Horstlink Bolt Kit - Lowest Prices and FREE shipping available from The World's largest online bike store - Chain Reaction Cycles

www.chainreactioncycles.com

 

[davosaurusrex]

Had noticed that, ta. Think the shock bolt kit worth it? Not sure those will really wear

 

[R120]

Prob not but I figured get everything then at least I am covered.

Who knows how long they’re I’ll keep stuff in production

 

[thebarber]

That reminds me to order shock bolts etc
There's a choice of shock bushing 20 or 22mm
Any ideas?
Bikes not handy.

 

[R120]

Not sure @Gary any idea?

 

[Gary]

Shock bushing for the lower eyelet?

Rockshox use 1/2" same as Fox

 

[thebarber]

My bad , (brown ale nite)
Options were 22 or 22.2mm

 

[thebarber]

RockShox Rear Shock Mount Hardware 1-2"x 1-2" | Chain Reaction

RockShox Rear Shock Mount Hardware 1-2"x 1-2" - Lowest Prices and FREE shipping available from The World's largest online bike store - Chain Reaction Cycles

www.chainreactioncycles.com

 

[thebarber]

22 or 22.2, that's the question.
OR bigger hammer???

 

[R120]

Always big hammer

 

[davosaurusrex]

I got the 22.0 from Bounce suspension for £11. Their reasoning on material selection convinced me and a good price. Fits perfick

 

[Cisco]

Bottom shock mount on the VR is 22mm dead.

 

[Cisco]

22.2 will result in binding when u torque the fitting.

 

[thebarber]

Well parcel arrived from kinetic and as stated 16 bearings in the kit.
6901 x4, I questioned this but they said they never had any complaints.
Any ideas where the extra 6901's go?

 

[cjm_wales]

I've just finished changing the frame bearings... and I have two new bearings left over. Do kinetic sometimes send kits out with spares by mistake?

Edit: the barber posted the exact same question

I just counted the bearings I removed & there's 14.

I wonder if the VRX with the fox shock has a different v-link design?

 

[davosaurusrex]

2018 defo has 14, that is what is included in the kit from MB. Do we think the quality of the bearings in the Kinetic kit (Abec 3 Max) is worth over twice the price of the one from MB? I hate changing bearings so if they last twice as long defo worth it in my book

Vitus Bikes E-Sommet 2018 Bearing Kit - £34.99 : Mountain Bike Bearings, MB Bearings , Bike Bearings Specialists

Frame Pivot Bearing Kit: Vitus E-Sommet / E-Escarpe 2018 - 2020 (kineticbikebearings.com)

 

[cjm_wales]

2018 defo has 14, that is what is included in the kit from MB. Do we think the quality of the bearings in the Kinetic kit (Abec 3 Max) is worth over twice the price of the one from MB? I hate changing bearings so if they last twice as long defo worth it in my book

Vitus Bikes E-Sommet 2018 Bearing Kit - £34.99 : Mountain Bike Bearings, MB Bearings , Bike Bearings Specialists

Frame Pivot Bearing Kit: Vitus E-Sommet / E-Escarpe 2018 - 2020 (kineticbikebearings.com)

It's the first time I've ever changed the frame bearings on a bike, so I can't comment on quality.... all I know is that after almost 3 years the originals were absolutely fooked. No wonder it felt like my rear wheel was flexing & the tyre was under inflated.