Mike, you're really living in the wrong part of the world to be long term testing this. You need to move north of the border or across the pond where you have to jet wash your bike to get the crap off. I've just put a Hope BB in my bouncy bike and will be intetested to see how long the bearings last. At least they are replaceable.
Out of interest have you (or any readers) tried stainless steel bearing for pivots? I'm thinking of installing a set in the Murmur in March when I replace the current ones (Enduro steel bearings). From memory SKF are 2x the price of steel bearings however in my mind less likely to rust therefore should last longer.
Jan. 25, 2022, 4:15 a.m. - fartymarty
Mike, you're really living in the wrong part of the world to be long term testing this. You need to move north of the border or across the pond where you have to jet wash your bike to get the crap off. I've just put a Hope BB in my bouncy bike and will be intetested to see how long the bearings last. At least they are replaceable. Out of interest have you (or any readers) tried stainless steel bearing for pivots? I'm thinking of installing a set in the Murmur in March when I replace the current ones (Enduro steel bearings). From memory SKF are 2x the price of steel bearings however in my mind less likely to rust therefore should last longer.