High Precision Steel Hub Bearing (abec3) #6800

The Tripeak High Precision Steel Hub Bearing (ABEC3) #6800 is a precision-engineered cartridge bearing built for hub service and replacement. At Rs. 450, it offers an accessible entry point into quality bearing maintenance — critical for Indian riders contending with monsoon humidity, fine road dust, and the sustained heat of summer riding across Pune, Chennai, and Hyderabad. Cobbled Climbs is the authorised retailer for DT Swiss in India.

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

India's riding conditions are genuinely hard on bearings. Monsoon water ingress and the fine dust of dry-season roads in cities like Delhi and Ahmedabad accelerate wear faster than European conditions. The Tripeak ABEC3 #6800 is a solid steel cartridge bearing that brings meaningful precision to hub replacement without demanding a large outlay. For riders maintaining DT Swiss, Shimano, or aftermarket hubs, this is a sensible, quality-conscious choice.

Sizing for Indian Riders

Bearings are sized by inner diameter, outer diameter, and width — not by rider body type. The #6800 designation indicates a specific standard size; verify this matches your existing hub bearing before ordering. Cross-reference with your hub manufacturer's service manual or measure the outgoing bearing directly. Contact Cobbled Climbs if you need guidance confirming the correct specification for your wheelset.

Compatibility Notes

The #6800 designation is a standardised bearing size widely used in cycling hubs. Confirm compatibility with your specific hub model before ordering. Installation requires a bearing press — avoid hammer fitting, which causes premature failure. Compatible with many road and mountain hub designs; check your hub's service documentation to confirm the correct bearing specification.

Pairs Well With

For a complete hub service, consider pairing this bearing with quality bicycle-specific bearing grease, a bearing press tool for correct installation, replacement hub seals to keep contamination out, and a spoke tension meter if you're doing a full wheel service at the same time.

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Specifications

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Why buy from Cobbled Climbs

• 100% genuine — authorised DT Swiss 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 specialist cycling bearing and precision component brand respected among mechanics for consistent quality and broad compatibility. Focused on delivering performance bearing solutions at accessible price points, Tripeak products are used in hub, bottom bracket, and headset service by riders and workshops across Asia and beyond.

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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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Products purchased on sale are final sale and not eligible for return or exchange. Please double-check sizing, fit, and product details before purchasing.

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