688 LLU MAX – Max-Type Radial Suspension Bearing – 8mm x 16mm x 5mm

Description 688 LLU MAX – MAX-Type, Radial Suspension Bearing – 8mm x 16mm x 5mm – Enduro Bearings pioneered MAX type bearings over 20 years ago for bicycles to address the challenges associated with mountain bike pivots. MAX-type bearings provide 35-40% more load capacity than standard radial bearings by utilizing a special design where the maximum number of balls are inserted into the bearing, via a custom ground slot in the races. The additional balls, combined with deep race grooves in these bearings providing greater lateral support for the twisting and multi-directional forces associated with mountain bike pivots. This bearing features deep-groove design races, with Grade 10 balls and full-contact, double-lip, labyrinth (LLU) seals for maximum protection against the elements, while keeping the 90% fill of Almagard extra high pressure grease inside. This bearing has been used as a suspension pivot bearing by a number of bicycle brands. The Enduro line of bearings are available in high-carbon chromium steel, 440C stainless steel, ceramic-hybrid and XD15 with ceramic or stainless balls. Our bearings are always engineered with deepest groove races possible to accommodate the largest balls and feature dual-lip seals that ride in a micro-groove creating a full labyrinth to provide superior protection against the elements. Static load – 268lbf / 1.19kN Weight – 3.9g [‘ID:8mm’, ‘Material:High-Chromium Steel’, ‘OD:16mm’, ‘Type:Max’, ‘Width:5mm’]