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09-16-01, 12:32 AM
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Reviewed By Jason Pangan
Improved 3rd bearing support by Xfactorracing. It will protect your Go-ped® from a broken crank but will also get you performance with 4 drive sizes. It also has a built in Heat sink. - $ 59.00
Long Drive Spindle is Heat-treated to Last! - $ 21.95
So, you're interested in a 3rd bearing aye? If you're going to get one of those, you have to get a long drive spindle as well, replacing your old stock spindle. A long drive spindle is basically a regular spindle but longer, so it'll fit snug inside the 3rd bearing once you have it installed. Now, the number one question asked about 3rd bearings and long drives are....
"Why the heck do I need one?!"
"Okay, you've convinced me, what size spindle is right for me?"
>>GPNtv
(Click to watch GPNtv: Product Review: XFR Bearing)
(3.9mb) (2:20min) (MPEG)
Lets take is step by step, there are various reason why people buy 3rd bearings, and without a doubt it's MAINLY so you don't end up breaking your crank when doing harsh jumps off your Ped. "Hey guys, I got a 3rd bearing today and it put 5mph more on my Ped." Ummm.. NO! It will not add any speed to your Ped. In fact, if it's not properly taken care of, as far as keeping it clean and lubed up, it can add some drag on your Ped, causing you to lose some speed. Don't get me wrong; having a 3rd bearing is much better than a broken crank, which could cost hundreds of dollars to replace. I even know some people who don't use 3rd bearings due to drag and maintenance; these people are mainly cruisers and racers. BUT, the majority of people I know who are hardcore pedders say that having a 3rd bearing is essential to every Pedder. It gives your crank extra support. Imagine this, lifting a barbell with 45 pounds on each side. Now imagine trying to lift up only one side, it's really difficult and strenuous on your ONE arm. Now lifting it up with two arms, one of each side, the situation becomes easier with the extra support on the other side of the barbell. The same thing goes for a 3rd bearing, extra support = less stress on your crank: a very expensive part in your motor.
Now choosing the right size spindle is very important and is reflects on how you Ped. The answer is yet very simple. The different size spindles you can get are: .625, .675, .750, & .800. The smaller the spindle is, better acceleration you'll get on your Ped, and the worst top end. The larger the spindle is the worse acceleration you'll get and the best top end. Now it's up to you what you want. You can obviously see the trade offs; it's a matter of what you want. I've heard that freestylers like the extra punch in their acceleration, that acceleration would be awesome on those sharp turns in racers too! But on those straight a ways, you'll be regretting that you didn't get the larger spindle. Don't over rate or depend on the spindle size on giving you the speed you want. That's very important. When adding speeding, nothing is better than actually modifying your engine to get that extra horsepower in that baby.
What makes the X Factoring 3rd bearing so special? To be honest, I find it better than the ADA 3rd bearing and ADA long drives. The reason is because the X Factor Long drives have these special O-RINGS around the ends of the spindle, the end that goes into the bearing. These O-RINGS keeps the spindle VERY snug inside the bearing, when I had my ADA Spindle, the spindle itself became worn out and had much less grip on the bearing than it did when I first got it. My ADA bearing also started making squeaky noises due to the looseness of the spindle inside the bearing. So, hands off to X Factoring for taking care of that problem by adding the O-RINGS on the end of the spindle. Another thing I liked about the XFR Bearing was that it had a "heat-sink" attached to it. X Factoring says it's suppose to reduce heat generated by the spindle and the bearing which will reduce the wear of the bearing and spindle, and by the laws of physics.. The way it's designed, it probably does too. The looks of the ridges are a very nice touch too.
All and all, I like the X Factoring 3rd Bearing better than ADA's and that's all I can say about that, because I've only used ADA's and X Factoring's. It's built very sturdy and well and haven't had ONE problem with it… yet. (Will report if I ever run into any problems!)
Performance
It's treating me better than the ADA 3rd Bearing. Haven't had one problem yet.
Price
I got the ADA 3rd Bearing AND Spindle of my choice for around 50 bucks. This will run you much more (about 25 bucks)... but It works the way it's suppose to.
Ease of Use
Had a hard time installing the bearing itself because the fins on top the the bearing were getting in the way of the bolt I was using, forcing me to use a allen wrench within the frame. Other than that, removing the spindle and everything else was a BREEZE.
General Stability
No Problems as of yet.
Quality
I like it... seems very well built with high quality material to handle the abuse.
Overall rating (not an avg)
After using the bearing for about a week, I've notice nothing but pure goodness. Like people say, you get what you pay for. And for this expensive thing... you sure do.
Reviewed By Jason Pangan
Improved 3rd bearing support by Xfactorracing. It will protect your Go-ped® from a broken crank but will also get you performance with 4 drive sizes. It also has a built in Heat sink. - $ 59.00
Long Drive Spindle is Heat-treated to Last! - $ 21.95
So, you're interested in a 3rd bearing aye? If you're going to get one of those, you have to get a long drive spindle as well, replacing your old stock spindle. A long drive spindle is basically a regular spindle but longer, so it'll fit snug inside the 3rd bearing once you have it installed. Now, the number one question asked about 3rd bearings and long drives are....
"Why the heck do I need one?!"
"Okay, you've convinced me, what size spindle is right for me?"
>>GPNtv
(Click to watch GPNtv: Product Review: XFR Bearing)
(3.9mb) (2:20min) (MPEG)
Lets take is step by step, there are various reason why people buy 3rd bearings, and without a doubt it's MAINLY so you don't end up breaking your crank when doing harsh jumps off your Ped. "Hey guys, I got a 3rd bearing today and it put 5mph more on my Ped." Ummm.. NO! It will not add any speed to your Ped. In fact, if it's not properly taken care of, as far as keeping it clean and lubed up, it can add some drag on your Ped, causing you to lose some speed. Don't get me wrong; having a 3rd bearing is much better than a broken crank, which could cost hundreds of dollars to replace. I even know some people who don't use 3rd bearings due to drag and maintenance; these people are mainly cruisers and racers. BUT, the majority of people I know who are hardcore pedders say that having a 3rd bearing is essential to every Pedder. It gives your crank extra support. Imagine this, lifting a barbell with 45 pounds on each side. Now imagine trying to lift up only one side, it's really difficult and strenuous on your ONE arm. Now lifting it up with two arms, one of each side, the situation becomes easier with the extra support on the other side of the barbell. The same thing goes for a 3rd bearing, extra support = less stress on your crank: a very expensive part in your motor.
Now choosing the right size spindle is very important and is reflects on how you Ped. The answer is yet very simple. The different size spindles you can get are: .625, .675, .750, & .800. The smaller the spindle is, better acceleration you'll get on your Ped, and the worst top end. The larger the spindle is the worse acceleration you'll get and the best top end. Now it's up to you what you want. You can obviously see the trade offs; it's a matter of what you want. I've heard that freestylers like the extra punch in their acceleration, that acceleration would be awesome on those sharp turns in racers too! But on those straight a ways, you'll be regretting that you didn't get the larger spindle. Don't over rate or depend on the spindle size on giving you the speed you want. That's very important. When adding speeding, nothing is better than actually modifying your engine to get that extra horsepower in that baby.
What makes the X Factoring 3rd bearing so special? To be honest, I find it better than the ADA 3rd bearing and ADA long drives. The reason is because the X Factor Long drives have these special O-RINGS around the ends of the spindle, the end that goes into the bearing. These O-RINGS keeps the spindle VERY snug inside the bearing, when I had my ADA Spindle, the spindle itself became worn out and had much less grip on the bearing than it did when I first got it. My ADA bearing also started making squeaky noises due to the looseness of the spindle inside the bearing. So, hands off to X Factoring for taking care of that problem by adding the O-RINGS on the end of the spindle. Another thing I liked about the XFR Bearing was that it had a "heat-sink" attached to it. X Factoring says it's suppose to reduce heat generated by the spindle and the bearing which will reduce the wear of the bearing and spindle, and by the laws of physics.. The way it's designed, it probably does too. The looks of the ridges are a very nice touch too.
All and all, I like the X Factoring 3rd Bearing better than ADA's and that's all I can say about that, because I've only used ADA's and X Factoring's. It's built very sturdy and well and haven't had ONE problem with it… yet. (Will report if I ever run into any problems!)
Performance
It's treating me better than the ADA 3rd Bearing. Haven't had one problem yet.
Price
I got the ADA 3rd Bearing AND Spindle of my choice for around 50 bucks. This will run you much more (about 25 bucks)... but It works the way it's suppose to.
Ease of Use
Had a hard time installing the bearing itself because the fins on top the the bearing were getting in the way of the bolt I was using, forcing me to use a allen wrench within the frame. Other than that, removing the spindle and everything else was a BREEZE.
General Stability
No Problems as of yet.
Quality
I like it... seems very well built with high quality material to handle the abuse.
Overall rating (not an avg)
After using the bearing for about a week, I've notice nothing but pure goodness. Like people say, you get what you pay for. And for this expensive thing... you sure do.