Whereas many shoppers might detest the variety of backside bracket requirements, for manufacturers like Enduro Bearings, it permits them to do what they do finest – present choices for extra sturdy bearing upgrades.
First launched as an possibility for headsets, Enduro’s Maxhit know-how improves bearing sturdiness by permitting for using larger ball bearings. That is achieved by eliminating the aluminum cup historically used to carry the bearing. As a substitute, Maxhit merchandise use a high-grade 440C chrome steel cup that’s machined to accommodate the ball bearings straight, eliminating redundancy and offering extra room for larger balls. In keeping with Enduro, “Maxhit balls have eight instances the quantity of ordinary bearings to dramatically enhance spinning traits and sturdiness.”
Our private expertise with the Maxhit appears to verify Enduro’s claims. I put in one in all their Maxhit BSA backside brackets for a pal who was chewing via backside brackets on his fats bike. Almost a 12 months later, the Maxhit BB is as easy because the day we put in it, already outlasting his originals.
In 2021, Enduro added the know-how to pick out backside bracket requirements. Now, that very same tech is making its solution to T47 backside brackets with 9 completely different permutations. These 9 choices embody three body configurations for Inner, Exterior, and Uneven backside bracket shells. Then, every of these three configurations has bearings choices for 3 spindle sizes with 24mm (Shimano), DUB (SRAM), and 30mm.
The T47 backside bracket customary was already supposed to supply bigger bearings with higher sturdiness, so with the addition of a Maxhit bearing, these ought to be practically indestructible.
Fashions:
Maxhit, Exterior T47 BB for 24mm, DUB, and 30mm spindles. SRP: $179
Maxhit Inner T47 BB for 24mm, DUB, and 30mm spindles. SPR: $179
Maxhit Uneven T47 BB for 24mm, DUB, and 30mm spindles. SRP: $179
Every possibility will promote for $179, and embody a lifetime guarantee together with towards corrosion.
Particulars:
Lifetime guarantee, together with towards corrosion
80% fill with high-pressure, waterproof grease
Proprietary double-lip labyrinth seals
Embrace a spare set of seals ought to one get broken throughout annual service
The brand new T47 Maxhit backside brackets shall be accessible in March 2024.
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