Bearing Replacement Possible for Classic Cyclops Rollers?

[Pierre]

Hi,
One of my rollers is making a real racket. I’m pretty sure one of the bearings is to blame. I’ve noticed that SARIS will sell you a new roller for $60USD but well, that’s a bit much for an old trainer that is only worth about $80. Has anyone here ever attempted to take one of these apart? It looks like each end is press fitted into the aluminium cylinder. If it’s been glued in there I may be SOL but not willing to give up just yet. Any tips are welcome. Below is a link to the replacement roller which is identical to my own.

https://www.cycleops.com/product/replacement-aluminum-roller

[teleguy57]

I'd check with Sportcrafters;https://www.sportcrafters.com/contact they made the Cyclops rollers for a while and may have bearings available. I have found Peter and his customer service to be top notch.

If you don't have luck there, ping me as I have two Sportcrafter rollers and a resistance unit in my workshop (https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=249323&highlight=sportcrafters) after adding the overdrive and resistance drums to my set.

[Pierre]

Thanks for that, teleguy57. I figured it out. Easy peasy. Take each roller off, take washer and nut off one end, put nut back on loosely and tap nut/axle with hammer. Other end (with bearing will pop right out). Then use some clever techniques to remove the other. The bearings are 1614 2RS type. I'm in Toronto so ordering was simplest from bearingscanada.com - pack of 10 for $45. This way I can just play it safe and replace them all (6).

[Ken Robb]

Thanks for that, teleguy57. I figured it out. Easy peasy. Take each roller off, take washer and nut off one end, put nut back on loosely and tap nut/axle with hammer. Other end (with bearing will pop right out). Then use some clever techniques to remove the other. The bearings are 1614 2RS type. I'm in Toronto so ordering was simplest from bearingscanada.com - pack of 10 for $45. This way I can just play it safe and replace them all (6).

If I read everything correctly I think I'm so lazy that I would just buy a new roller unit for $56.

[KeithB_SF]

Thanks for that, teleguy57. I figured it out. Easy peasy. Take each roller off, take washer and nut off one end, put nut back on loosely and tap nut/axle with hammer. Other end (with bearing will pop right out). Then use some clever techniques to remove the other. The bearings are 1614 2RS type. I'm in Toronto so ordering was simplest from bearingscanada.com - pack of 10 for $45. This way I can just play it safe and replace them all (6).

Thanks Pierre. I just ordered some of the bearings myself. Having the part number really helped to make the process much faster. Much appreciated.

[Pierre]

Glad I could help. Also made a video of it if you are in need of any guidance.


https://youtu.be/fXL9uZOGX4Y


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[Pierre]

If I read everything correctly I think I'm so lazy that I would just buy a new roller unit for $56.


Maybe but keep in mind that our crappy Canadian dollar is now at 70 cents so each roller is in fact $80CAD plus any tax and shipping!


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