Enduro introduces 'solid lube' suspension pivot bearings | Bicycle Retailer and Industry News

OAKLAND, Calif. (BRAIN) — Enduro Bearings has launched a new suspension pivot bearing lineup that features a solid lube formula and a black oxide treatment that the company said provides exceptional wear resistance in all conditions.

The MAX Solid Lube, Black Oxide lineup is available in 10 sizes of 6800 and 6900 series bearings and backed by a two-year, no-service-required warranty.

The bearings have a 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. Additional features include double-lip LLU full contact seals and a Black Oxide/Magnetite bearing race treatment to increase corrosion resistance and material normalization.

“We’re always looking for ways to improve bicycle bearing performance and durability,” said Matt Harvey, co-founder of Enduro Bearings. “Our MAX Solid Lube, Black Oxide pivot bearings are perfect for demanding applications where performance and reliability are critical and regular maintenance is burdensome.”

First used in military ground equipment during the Desert Storm War, most solid lube bearings only perform well in dry, dusty climates. Enduro said its MAX Solid Lube solution is comprised of two essential parts: a continuous microporous polymer and a proprietary lubricant containing special additives. When MAX Solid Lube engages with the moving balls, Enduro said, 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 to the polymer’s micropores where it is stored for future bearing movements.

Suggested Retail Price: $49.00. More information on Endurobearings.com.