Description
This is a Genuine Bearing and not counterfeit or B grade Stock. Read more about this here
- CN normal clearance
- Teflon impregnated grease
- Premium Tier 1 supplier
- Most sizes are made in Japan, smaller sizes are made in Taiwan
NTN Corporation (Niwa, Tomoe, Nishizono) are one of the largest exporters of bearings and friction reducing products in Japan, their bearings are found in many items such as Cars, Motorbikes and Jet engines. NTN are an OEM supplier to Shimano, Mavic, Time and Look in the bicycle industry. NTN supply Rolls-Royce, General Electric, Pratt and Witney with bearings for Jet Engines.
NTN bearings have highly engineered seals that have been incrementally improved over time. Their fully sealed and ultra low friction seals have the lowest friction values in their respective categories. These bearings are the preferred brand for Hambini Bottom Brackets.
These bearings are genuine NTN bearings supplied directly from NTN’s European Warehouse in France. They are not counterfeit or B grade stock.
Hambini is the largest supplier of NTN bicycle bearings in Europe
FAQ
Q. What is the best bearing brand?
NTN, NSK, FAG and SKF are all quality bearing suppliers and their products meet ISO/JIS/DIN standards. When selecting a bearing it is important to ensure that the bearing fits correctly within the enclosure. Far eastern bearings sold on ebay or amazon are often out of specification in one or multiple parameters, these fit issues manifest themselves as creak or poor bearing life. Some sellers have been known to sell fake bearings which are very difficult to spot without specialized measuring equipment, fitting these usually presents the same problems. In short, fitting genuine branded bearings is recommended
Q. Which seals do you recommend?
For road racing, NTN LLB series, SKF RZ series and NSK VV series are recommended. For inclement weather or extended life, NTN LLU series, SKF 2RS series, NSK DD series or FAG 2RS series are recommended
Q. Which bearings have the lowest friction?
NTN LLB series followed by NSK VV series, SKF RZ series and then FAG BRS series
Q. How many bearings is this listing for?
All bearings on this website are sold in Singles unless otherwise stated
Luke Philpott –
Genuine bearings really quick delivery, I will be using you again.
Michael Harrison –
Awesome bearings! Installed them on my Zipp 303s and they are silky smooth. I love your you tube videos. Keep doing them!!
Alfonso M. –
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Lee Williams –
excellent bearings, fast delivery, good price.
Tony Carmichael –
Hambini was extremely helpful in making sure I got the right product for my bike.
James Evans –
William Kin –
Outstanding support and wonderful products!
Andrzej Pijanowski –
I didn’t replace the bearing yet but great service and fast shipping.
Anonymous –
Faster rolling than Ceramic speed
Diego Marocchio –
Steven Bailey –
only just fitted to my lovely zipp wheels, they seem to spin very well and are nice and smooth
Anonymous –
Callum –
Fast efficient, excellent communication and a consistent source of quality products manufactured to exceptional tolerances. I really enjoy your videos and Appreciate excellence in a similar fashion. I was also taught to have a similar view of life until proven otherwise and both your services and opinion is both refreshing and much needed in a Society of mediocre And sub standard acceptance.
Kevin Kawainui –
Perfect fit for Zipp 303s. Thank you
Nick A. –
Bearings came really quickly – spot on service.
Kevin Kawainui –
Bearings were as promised and installed perfectly.
Anthony –
Excellent communication, product, and shipping. Buy with confidence.
Dean k. –
Good product, but I think they where a too expensive and over priced shipping cost.
Nathan Ansell –
Great communication throughout, and advised on various bearings to fit my zipp wheels. Ordered and arrived a couple of days later. Perfect service
E J W –
Wilmar Gerstgrasser –
Good product as always and fast delivery. Thanks!
Anonymous –
Andrew Dodds –
Blimey no swearing involved. Sold by a 5yr old. Fitted by a 3 yr old. Retro dude.
Kanstantsin –
Hello Hambini fans.
I received bearings in oem package and already installed them. Highly recommend.
David Tam –
I came across Hambini’s YouTube channel and purchased these for my zipp 404 wheels.
The bearings came in super quick to Canada.
I haven’t had a chance to install them yet, but I’m sure they’ll be fantastic!
Thanks, Hambini, for all the info and the excellent service/parts!
Dafydd Davies –
Smooth + Good customer service
David W. –
Ian Cuddy –
Lee –
Don’t listen to the professional haters or B$ of the over priced vapourware marketing gainz.
Hambini provided me with a super fast response over email on how to get hubs reamed and improve bearing fit prior to making a purchase.
The advise and new bearings have brought about not only a silky smooth ride, but also competitive times in TTs.
And prices are superb! will be purchasing more Hambini supplied bearings in future.
Rick P. –
Suzanne N. –
Very fast shipping and great product. Thanks!