Hub Bearings Kit Front/ Rear for 88/188 Pair

India's monsoon rains, dust-laden roads, and summer heat pushing 35°C+ make bearing maintenance a genuine priority for any serious cyclist. The Zipp Hub Bearings Kit Front/Rear for 88/188 is a precision replacement pair designed specifically for Zipp's 88 front and 188 rear hub bodies, bringing factory-spec rolling quality back to wheels that have seen hard kilometres on Indian roads.

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

Zipp's 88/188 hubs are found on some of the most capable wheelsets in the market, and keeping them spinning freely matters — especially after monsoon seasons in Pune, Chennai, or Kolkata where grit and moisture accelerate wear. This bearing kit restores the original smooth feel without the cost of full hub replacement. For riders tackling the Western Ghats or the Leh plateau regularly, proactive bearing replacement is straightforward, sound maintenance practice.

Sizing for Indian Riders

This kit is specific to Zipp 88 front and 188 rear hub bodies — it is not a universal bearing set. Before ordering, confirm your hub model number stamped on the hub shell or verify against your wheelset documentation. No body-type or clothing fit considerations apply here; compatibility with your exact hub generation is the only sizing factor that matters.

Compatibility Notes

Designed exclusively for Zipp 88 (front) and 188 (rear) hub bodies. Not compatible with other Zipp hub generations or third-party hubs. Installation requires a proper bearing press tool — avoid hammer fitting, which damages bearing races and seals. All Zipp products at Cobbled Climbs are 100% genuine and authorised.

Pairs Well With

Round out your hub service with quality bearing grease or a waterproof lubricant for monsoon protection, replacement hub seals, a cycling-specific bearing press tool, and a torque wrench to finish installation correctly. A wheel truing stand is also worth having nearby during any hub rebuild.

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Why buy from Cobbled Climbs

• 100% genuine — authorised Zipp 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

Zipp has been engineering high-performance carbon wheels and components in Indianapolis since 1988. Trusted by WorldTour professionals and serious amateur racers alike, Zipp's aerodynamic wheelsets and precision drivetrain components are chosen for their speed, engineering integrity, and race-proven reliability across every terrain.

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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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