Just gone though a set of "Enduro Max Sealed" bearings in 6 months & have done a bit of homework before replacing them with the same again.

Turns out they're a fairly common size (6903 RS) which can be found in full ceramic form.  These are twice the cost of SS ones but I was wondering:

• Would they be suitable for use in suspension pivot points?
• How much longer they'd last?
• What kind of care/maintenance they need?

Anyone used them in this application before or is there a good reason not to? 

Okay Nick, I had thought that may be the case looking at the 'suitable applications' some manufacturers put in their specs.

Will see if I can get somewhere with Yeti first as consensus from other riders is that 6 months is far too quick.

Still reckon it was wet Surrey grit that finished 'em off though.

Well a good flush through & clean and packing them with that ceramic grease helped.  Spinning 'em for a bit using a drill & a piece of dowel helped further & they're now back to smooth operation.

Thank you Mr Evans - that stuff's great!

Yes I was quite impressed with it too! Good idea with the drill to spin them out!

I was saying this to XCman on another thread the other day, there is no merit whatsoever in having expensive bearings in a pivot, they'll all seize solid!

I think your maintenance regime is a tad more fastidious than mine Mike. 

Or is it you only ride it in the dry?

I think it's very good indeed.

Clicky