Ceramic Hybrid Hub Bearing (abec5) #17287

India's riding conditions — monsoon humidity, dusty roads, and punishing heat — accelerate bearing wear faster than anywhere else. The Tripeak Ceramic Hybrid Hub Bearing (ABEC5) #17287 is a precision-grade rear hub bearing designed to cut rolling resistance and outlast standard steel alternatives, making it a smart service upgrade for Indian cyclists serious about drivetrain performance.

Use Cases

Daily training. Reliable use across Indian training conditions — heat, humidity, and rough tarmac.

Race day. Performance-grade construction for competitive efforts.

Long rides. Built for full-day rides across Western Ghats, Sahyadri, or Nilgiri climbs.

Our Take

For riders tackling the Western Ghats climbs out of Pune or grinding through Chennai's coastal humidity, bearing quality is not a marginal gain — it is a maintenance necessity. Tripeak's hybrid ceramic construction uses ceramic balls in a steel race, meaning lower rolling resistance, better contamination resistance, and longer service intervals compared with standard steel bearings. At Rs. 1,890, this is one of the most cost-effective performance upgrades available for a rear hub.

Sizing for Indian Riders

Bearings are sized by outer diameter, inner diameter, and width — not body measurements. Before ordering, remove your existing hub bearing and note all three dimensions, or check your hub manufacturer's service manual for the correct bearing specification. This listing is for bearing #17287; contact Cobbled Climbs if you are unsure whether this matches your rear hub model.

Compatibility Notes

This is a rear hub-specific bearing. Verify your hub's bearing specification — outer diameter, inner diameter, and width — against #17287 before purchase. Compatible with hubs that accept standard sealed cartridge bearings of matching dimensions. Installation requires a bearing press; do not hammer bearings into place as this damages the race and voids any warranty. Store unused bearings in a dry, dust-free environment.

Pairs Well With

Complete your hub service with compatible bearing grease or lubricant, a quality bearing press tool, and replacement hub seals or end caps. If you are overhauling the full drivetrain, consider pairing with bottom bracket bearings and headset bearings from Tripeak's range for a consistent upgrade across all contact points.

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Specifications

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Why buy from Cobbled Climbs

• 100% genuine — authorised Tripeak retailer in India
• Free delivery on orders above Rs. 2,500
• Cash on delivery available nationwide
• 7-day easy returns
• Shipped from Mumbai
• Expert advice — built for Indian cycling conditions

Tripeak is a precision bearing specialist focused on cycling-specific applications. Built on manufacturing expertise in sealed cartridge and ceramic hybrid bearings, Tripeak supplies direct-fit replacements for hubs, bottom brackets, and headsets across a wide range of cycling component standards — a favourite among workshop mechanics for reliability and consistency.

Why pay full price when loyalty pays back?

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Shipping:
We ship all orders within 48 hours, excluding Sundays and public holidays. Delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days depending on your location.

Returns:
If your item arrives damaged, incorrect, or doesn’t fit, you may request a return within 7 days of delivery. Email us at support@cobbledclimbs.com with your order details. Items must be unused and returned in original packaging with all tags and labels intact.

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