My son has a Mongoose mode 180 and his bearings are bad. He said he needs a bottom bracket set, but I'm not too sure if this is what he needs or if it's something else. Is this the right one?Any help would be appreciated. My son has a Mongoose mode 180 and his bearings are bad. He said he needs a bottom bracket set, but I'm not too sure if this is what he needs or if it's something else. Is this the right... » Read More My son has a Mongoose mode 180 and his bearings are bad. He said he needs a bottom bracket set, but I'm not too sure if this is what he needs or if it's something else. Is this the right one?Any help would be appreciated. « Show Less
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Bottom bracket installation requires specialized tools. So even if you are able to find the propper size BB you would still need to buy the tooling. That's not very cost effective for something you're only going to do one time. I would weigh out the cost of taking it to a bike shop against the price of a new bike. Good luck
101456
No. BMX bikes typically use a different style similar to this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000IQBBKO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1417644028&sr;=8-1π=AC_SY200_QL40
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No way for me to know...It is best to take it to a bike shop. They can measure it and suggest a replacement. It should run no more than 25-30 dollars and about 15 or so to install it. It will be worth your money to do this because if you do it yourself you will also need a bottom bracket tool so you probably have to spend about the same or a little more than if a bike shop does it for you. Call around and get 2 or 3 quotes.
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my son says the problem with these bearings is they make his skateboard go too fast. They are great. I used to own a Skate shop. Bones bearings are by far the best bearings you can buy.
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I agree with JunkMonkey. The camera works well but the mtg. bracket does not.
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your handlebars go through the headtube which is connected to the deck. above and below the head tube are the headsets that hold the bearings in place. The clamp hold the handlebars to the forks, under the clamp you will find two nuts. First try tightening the bottom nut to see if it just came loose, it probably didn't. Second loosen the clamp and remove the handlebars, then loosen the locking nut, (the top one), then loosen the bottom nut. Be careful you will see a bearing in the top headset and the bottom headset if it all falls out, don't be surprised, if your handlebars cannot be fixed with just tightening the bottom adjusting nut then you will need to replace the bearings. You can get replacement bearing for about $20 a set at a place called urban gravity (www.ugscooter.com). I learned this the hard way if you don't keep the lower adjusting nut locked down with the top locking nut you can wipe a bearing out pretty fast, plus it comes with cheap bearings. hope this helps
723897
Not sure to be honest. I switched them out with Bone Swiss bearings as soon as I got it. However I wouldn't doubt that the stock bearings it comes with aren't terrible.
524219
The bearings are better as guides. I believe the upper guide mount is different for the block style..
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I use these bearings on a variety of bits, but mine are all bottom-bearing. I don't know about top-bearing applications. Have you tried using a router table which would orient the bit "upside-down"?
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I first started with a bearings upgrade, which totally changed the feel of the board, then I threw on a set of Gullwing Sidewinder II Trucks, I don't recommend those trucks in particular due to having two kingpins, and the board has a big disadvantage with wheelbite with these trucks, and a bit of speed wobbles. I suggest a set of Paris' or something of the like. First, I'd start with bearings, and just work from there:)
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Personally, I would purchase some standard trucks to fit standard 8mm bearings, because in the long run, your bearings can break, get dirty, or you might just want faster ones, and it would be much easier for you to find bearings, wheels, and bolts in that size, and there's more variety in the 8mm size. I don't really understand, do 8mm or 7mm not fit your trucks as in their bore is to small?
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The sizes are universal. With these trucks I would suggest 70mm orangutan wheels, bones reds bearings, and any hardware set will do. And if you don't have grip tape on your board, or you want new tape. I would suggest Black Diamond tape.
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Hi Ryan, That would be the bottom bracket (BB). Please contact our warranty team via warranty@vilanobikes.com or the form on our website vilanobikes.com. They would be happy to assist you.
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I did both only because I am keeping the vehicle at least another 50K miles. You can do them one at a time with no issues. Just keep in mind the other side works just as hard and has just as many miles on it. To me, half the work is getting setup just to do the work. Make the time, get the tools out and so on. Just a little more time to both if you can afford it. These are great bearings. As for the no-name brands, just say no thanks.
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I would suggest upgrading your bearings. You can get something faster. Skate shops or the Internet will have a wide selection to choose from. Research online about the various bearings that are available. You can pick them up pretty cheap or go all out and get high end bearings. You can also replace the wheels depending on what surface you skate on. My daughter has not done so but you can get a recommendation from a skate shop. I would definitely replace the bearings if you want to go faster. I hope this helps.
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I researched the bike referred to and found that this bike is called the Mongoose. It is a full suspension bike and has a derailleur shift mechanism. The Sunlite HD training wheels are shown with a bike that uses a derailleur shift mechanism but it can not be a "quick release axle". The Sunlite kit uses screw on axle studs and nuts to adapt to either sae or metric threads. Ed
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Personally, I've had the same problem. I would suggest getting new bearings (I prefer Reds), and wheels (Sector 9 is the best in my opinion). Your trucks should be fine. Oh, and just to keep your bearings moving properly, invest in some speed cream.
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The bottom bracket is the external bearing type, it will fit several bottom bracket widths. These cranks will come with a new bottom bracket.
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the set I bought did not come with spacers. so, I had to use my old ones. the bearings themselves are pretty good.