Find the right bearing without making a mistake

The dimensions of a bearing are always read in this order: inner diameter × outer diameter × thickness. For example, a bearing 3 × 10 × 4 corresponds to a bore of 3 mm, an outer diameter of 10 mm and a thickness of 4 mm. These three dimensions must match the original part exactly to ensure correct fitting, smooth rotation and to prevent premature wear.

The safest approach is to use the exact dimensions or the manufacturer’s reference number shown on your reel’s exploded view diagram. If you have already dismantled the part, you can also measure the original bearing. If in doubt, avoid making an approximation: a bearing that is almost identical is not necessarily compatible. Use the search by dimensions, the search by part number, or the exploded views to identify the correct part.

The easiest way is to go via the page dedicated to your reel. Here you’ll find the exploded view along with a parts table that makes identification much easier. That’s the whole point of the site: to save you time finding the right part number, and then the right compatible bearing, without having to decipher a complex exploded view on your own.

The Orange Seals are the most performance-oriented, with very smooth rotation and a design aimed at maximising the reel’s responsiveness. The Hybrid Ceramic exist at various levels: in ABEC 5, they are particularly useful for improving fluidity; in ABEC7, they are moving towards a more performance-oriented approach. The Stainless steel are ideal for a reliable, durable and straightforward replacement, without aiming for maximum performance.

If your priorities are responsiveness, coil start-up and distance detection, the Orange Seals as well as the Hybrid Ceramic ABEC7 are the most performance-oriented. If you’re mainly looking to make the reel run more freely, more smoothly and more effortlessly without aiming for maximum performance, the Hybrid Ceramic ABEC5 are a very sensible option.

If your bike is used in conditions involving moisture, splashes or dirt, the key factors are maintenance, cleaning and choosing a bearing suited to your riding style. The Orange Seals and Hybrid Ceramic models are primarily designed for smoothness and performance. If your priority is a simple, durable replacement, the models Stainless steel remain a viable option.

Yes. As soon as a compatible bearing appears, you can view its product details or add it directly to your basket from the search results. This allows you to quickly identify the right model, compare the available options and place your order without having to search the site again.

If no exact match appears, first check that you have entered the dimension or part number correctly. You can then try searching by manufacturer’s part number or use the exploded views to confirm the part. The page may also suggest similar dimensions or available alternatives. If you are still unsure, it is better to double-check the part before ordering rather than proceeding with an uncertain size.