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Easily installs hub bearings over captive axles!
This tool is designed to install the sealed cartridge bearings that are found on many brands of bicycle hub. This version of our press is designed to fit over the axles that protrude through the centre of the bearings on many hub designs, such as Hope and DT Swiss.
If the axle protrudes through the bearing, and the axle can't be removed before removing the bearing (sometimes called a captive axle), then this press is a better choice than our regular press.
This is a typical over-axle hub:
The tool consists of a pair of drifts (sometimes called spacers or bushings) machined to closely match the diameter of the axle and the bearing's outside diameter, and a threaded rod to pull the drifts together. Unless marked otherwise, the long drift is 55mm deep, enough to be used on the long drive-side of the hub's axle while the shorter drift is 25mm deep
Each press can be purchased with either T-bar handles or simple nuts. Both of these options include a pair of drifts and one of our new precision-engineered stainless steel threaded rods (9mm, 10mm and 12mm sizes come with a more basic 5mm threaded rod; see note below).
The T-bar handles make the tool super-easy to use, while the nuts are a functional and cheaper option and are used with normal spanners.
A 'drifts only' option is offered for buyers who have already purchased a kit with the T-bar handles or the nuts before, and only need the drifts to fit a bearing size.
The threaded portion of the threaded rod supplied with this press is 8mm in diameter and 214mm long, with additional 8mm of non-threaded length at each end to lead the handles/nuts on and off.
(Note that the 9mm, 10mm and 12mm versions of the over-axle press (that's 689, 699, 6000, 6001, 6800, 6801, 6900, 6901) use a 5mm threaded rod so that they can be used with most quick-release hubs. They therefore aren't compatible with our new 8mm stainless steel threaded rod or our T-bar handles used for other presses)
Unlike some other bearing press designs, our design closely fits the inside and outside diameters of the bearing to ensure that the tool remains accurately centred and the bearings are pressed in straight.
Our drifts are carefully machined to maintain exact alignment between the inner and outer races of the bearing, meaning that no stress is placed across the bearings, prolonging bearing life and protecting the frame or hub.
- 30% off every second tool - add two extractors or presses to the basket before checking out
- Designed & manufactured in the UK
- Precision engineered from 316L stainless steel & 6082-T6 aluminium
- Each press drift is engraved with it's size for easy identification
How to Use
The press tool is simple to use.
- Install the bearings and axle loosely. Slide the small ‘tube’ drift over the short end of the axle together with any necessary adaptor ring required to match the outside diameter of the bearing. Slide the longer ‘tube’ drift together with any necessary adaptor ring over the other end of the axle.
- Slide the threaded rod through the centre of the axle. Tightening the nuts or handles draws the spacers together, pressing the bearing into place.
- We prefer pressing one bearing at a time. The hub axle can be inserted to keep the drifts in line with the bearing and the spare drifts can sit in place of the second bearing.
If the bore through the axles less than 8mm (usually just the case with QR hubs), the threaded rod cannot be used. However, the spacers can still be used to tap the bearing in with a hammer.
Selecting the Correct Tool
The correct press can be selected either by the bearing size (inside diameter x outside diameter x width) or by the bearing's standard reference code.
Standard references take the form of a three or four digit number, such as 6802, or 6902 for example. These codes are often molded onto the bearing's seal. You might see something like 6902-2RS on the seal. The first digits are the standard reference.
Bearing Extractors and Other Presses
Click the image below for a link to our ‘normal’ bearing presses which are ideal for suspension frame pivots and hubs that don’t feature a protruding central axle.
We also sell extractors which can even remove ‘blind bearings’ and back-to-back bearings that other tools cannot.
We offer kits of bearing tools tailor made for many bikes, including Specialised, Santa Cruz, Trek, Mondraker, YT, Transition, Whyte, Canyon, Intense and others.
See our other items, or search eBay for ‘bearing press’ and your bike brand to find our listings. If you can’t find a listing for your bike let us know and we’ll see if we can make a kit for you!
Shipping
We dispatch orders on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The cut off for dispatch is usually 8am that day.
UK orders are sent by Royal Mail RM24 (First Class).
International orders are welcomed and will be sent by DHL GlobalMail or Royal Mail International Standard (Airmail). These shippers indicate that delivery in Europe should take 3-5 working days and the rest of the world in 5-7 working days, though realistically this is often 5-10 workings days and customs inspections can have an effect.
International orders will pay only once for shipping. Add two or more pullers, presses or kits to the basket to qualify.
Ebay collects tax on behalf of the EU, Norway, Australia, New Zealand and some US states, so your order should arrive in these countries with no further taxes to pay.
Notes
Note that each tool is specific to one bearing size. It is designed to match the internal and external diameters and can’t be used on bearings with different sizes.
Returns and Support
If you have any problems please contact us and we will be happy to resolve them, offering a refund or a replacement as appropriate. Please be assured by our high feedback rating!
