Lambert Viscount

[ozboz]

Are the ones with the press fit BB's ok , as in ,?if there is a prob with the BB it can be sorted ?

 

[biggs682]

@stevevw is the man to ask

but i have never had a problem and would advise if all ok do not disturb

 

[the snail]

The bearings aren't a problem, but the spindles are hard to come by I think.

 

[stevevw]

Are the ones with the press fit BB's ok , as in ,?if there is a prob with the BB it can be sorted ?

They are a bit of a pain to change but are reliable so just go for it. fantastic riding bikes.

 

[stevevw]

Just seen you probably have not got the Viscount, shame.

 

[Tangoup51]

I don't know if you're asking about a specific bike with said BB, but in general those BBs are considered a hit and miss, or atleast I think so.

The service life of them isn't amazing, I get twice as much distance on cheap shimano sealed Cartridges than I do with press fit bbs.

That said, if it's service accessibility you're looking for, then this is not the bearing style for you.

IF you Service your bearings early on you can access them while they're in the frame (regreasing is best with a grease gun) but if there's any problems with them you're best to fork out alot of money (£100+ ish) for a good set that'll help you properly remove/reinstall new bearings.

This is heavily opinionated but only from my experiences.

 

[tyred]

The bearings are easily sourced and easy to fit. I can't remember the part number off hand but they are a standard bearing. Take them out and take them to a good engineering supplier. They're only a few quid each.

 

[ozboz]

Just seen you probably have not got the Viscount, shame.

Yeah , Im a bit dissapointed for sure , bit strange really ,