6900 LLU MAX-E SL- Solide-Lube, MAX-Design, Extended Inner Race, Radial Suspension Bearing - 10mm x 12mm x 6/9mm -

MAX Solid Lube suspension pivot bearings feature a unique lubricant-infused foam polymer injection molded into the bearing assembly, replacing traditional grease or oils typically found inside a bearing. The solid lube polymer fills the entire cavity of the bearing leaving almost no room for contaminants or moisture to penetrate and create friction. Enduros all-conditions Solid Lube solution is comprised of two essential parts: a continuous microporous polymer and a proprietary lubricant containing special additives. As Solid Lube engages with the moving balls, the lubricant is transferred from millions of pores to the ball and race surfaces. As the bearing moves, temperature and pressure introduce a uniform and continuous lubrication film between all metal parts to minimize friction and extend bearing life. When bearing movement stops, capillary action returns the lubricant back into the polymers micropores where it is stored for future bearing movements.

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. The additional balls, combined with deep race grooves in these bearings provide 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 features an extended inner race that eliminates the need for extra spacers to connect suspension linkages.

This bearing has been used as a suspension pivot bearing by a number of bicycle brands including Pivot.

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 possible and feature dual-lip seals that ride in a micro-groove creating a full labyrinth to provide superior protection against the elements.

Static load - 477lbf / 2.12kN
Weight - 10g