[strizzle]

So I've had my demo 8 for almost 2 years now and its starting to get some creeks and noises in her. I'm guessing its from the bearings. If I have to replace them, do I need to go to a shop to get it done? how much will it cost? how often will I have to do this?? Please let me know thanks

 

[3MORESTITCHES]

Bearing kit from Specialized is around 80.00 and does come with all new spacers also check local bikeshop for labor probably 80.00 to 100.00 quite a labor intensive process plus tools. Dont know what Specialized recommends but I replace bearings every two seasons in all my FSR equipment, seems to be about how long before bearings start to get crusty. Have fun with it

 

[strizzle]

Dammm, that's expensive!!! I guess hopefully I won't have to do this too many times, hopefully I'll have a new frame in the next 4 years.

 

[lovebunny]

well considering its a bike that costs between 3-6000 dollars, i think 200 dollars every 2 years should be no problem. i mean an oil change in a ferarri doesnt cost 20 bucks like a normal car, you know what i mean?

 

[Bicyclist]

It's worth it to have a shop with the FSR toolkit do it; there are lots of necessary tools in there that wouldn't be cost-effective to buy, which is a big part of the labor cost.

Have you made sure that your BB is tight/greased? Sometimes BB creaking can resonate through a frame or sound like it's bearings...although after 2 years it's probably not a bad idea to have the bearings replaced anyways.