CUBE Stereo Action Team 160 HPC 500 - Main Pivot / Rocker Bearings:

Hi all,

I'm planning to replace all the bearings in my bike again. The shop where I bought it did it a few years ago.
So well needed at this stage again.
I have all the bearings S/S versions (parts names available on request, reply to thread if needed).
I was just wondering about the main pivot bearing / rocker bolt. I notice that there is only one access side (non-drive side). So how does one extract the non-drive side bearing? Is it hard to replace that bearing assembly myself? Do you have to poke/press it out from the non-drive side opening in the frame, which is only the width of the bolt shaft thread?
Or do they generally just slide out (best case scenario, lol, probably rusted in there tf)?

Picture for reference, may not be actual hardware.




Regards,
Dara

You knock each bearing out from the opposite side.
i.e left side bearing is tapped out from the right side of the frame.
A thin drift or flat screwdriver at a push is lined up in the groove in the spacer shown above.
Tap gently in one then the other and alternate until it pops out.

The spacer can then be removed so the second bearing is usually easier to remove.

A complete set of bearings for the whole bike can be bought from Kinetic bearings (assuming yours is the same year)
Frame Pivot Bearing Kit | Cube Stereo Hybrid | 2020 Onwards

Hi,
Thanks for the reply.
Although with my specific CUBE AT 160 HPC 500 (2019) you can't knock each bearing out from the opposite side.
There's only one side open, like a Smarties tube. Open one end. Except, for a 5mm hole on the drive-side, behind the chainstay protection tape. Non-drive side is open.

Photos:

Non-Drive Side Access to Main Pivot/Rocker bolt, and bearings. Completely blocked by cable runs. Rear speed sensor, and rear brake cable. Poor design. (Photo #1).


Drive Side Main Pivot Bearing Access, nothing but a thread where the Pivot bolt threads into the frame (Photo #2).


Bearings needed, for full frame service. 12 total. Not including Main Pivot/Rocker Bolt.


Main Pivot/Rocker bolt (or similar, this is not an exact match, I'm currently trying to find a MY19 Rocker Bolt):


Regards,

I think its still as I described, but you'll need to do a bit more disassembly to get at the bearing 'carrier'.

The whole lower swing arm needs removing, and you'll probably need to remove the two cables shown in your drive side picture.
Unscrew the long bolt from the non drive side and either lift up or down the 'arm' and you should see a bearing on each side of the main frame. You'll also probably discover a shaped 'washer' that will fall out of each side as you move it.

I haven't seen a 2019 frame in the flesh so I'm going on pictures I've seen in posts on this forum.

HTH

@MrPeaski is right in posts #2 &4
You need to remove the cable and brake hose so you can get the rear triangle off the bike and onto a bench.
A blind bearing puller might help to remove the old bearings but you can manage without

Thanks guys,
Yeah, viewing it in the daylight, it's quite obvious that the bearings should be in the main frame, and not the swing arms. Pity I went and rounded out the allen key main pivot bolt ending. I tried first with a mini-tool, that fitted but not enough torque. So I took out my torque wrench, and tried that. It turned, but far too easy. Looking down, it had rounded the hole. Turns out the torque wrench allen key size was about 0.25mm too small. Doh.
This is looking more and more like a bike shop job now.

Thanks for the help anyways.

If you use a Torx bit that is a bit too big and hammer it in, there's a good chance you'll be able to unscrew the bolt.
A careful spray of penetrating fluid/WD40 etc may make things easier. You'll probably need a new bolt now though.

Also check out the last post on @Beaker2135 build thread (linked on his post above)
It shows everything that you want to do.
The thread itself gives a great example of how you can build the 2019 Stereos from scratch

Hi,
and thanks for replying.

Yup I've watched videos on this before. Also had to drill out bolts before. I might leave it to the bike shop now, though.
I've also contacted the LBS to see if they have the Rocker Bolt still in stock. They sell a lot of Cubes eMtbs, for years now, so I'm hoping they have a few in a box. If not, they know the part number to reorder, hopefully.
I would be able to do this myself with the right tools, I have been buying for years, and only have 1/2 of the tools I need though. Loads of spare parts, but not the right tools. Ha.

These are nice bikes. Tough, heavy, but strong. I've replaced most parts on mine already. Mostly myself.
Took off Original SRAM EX-1 11sp that came with the 2019 model. Too expensive to buy cassettes for it, €399 a pop.
I put an XT 11sp on next, good, but now I have it running on Shimano XT Link-glide 11sp.
DTSwiss EX511 wheels (need two new spokes in front), Hope Pro4s, Atlas Mo Money 'Kashima' Bars, SMP saddle , Tanwall Shwalbes, Hope Headset, 165mm Hope Cranks, CrankBrothers Stamp pedals. I have RaceFace Affect2 Metal Orange Pedals for it, but I forgot to grease the Crankbrothers. Left pedal is seized on. LBS tried blowtorching it. Not moving.

Bike needs ongoing work. Endless expense, but kinda worth it.

I am planning on getting it resprayed in a few months. €120 Euros for a frame Two Colour PowderCoat near me.
Maybe dark Army Green? Not sure yet. Paintwork is pretty chipped. I tried to get Touchup paints from Cube, MY19 touchup paint doesn't exist anymore. I think. And it's embarrassing asking in the local Chemists for nail varnish.



Beast of a bike, but expensive to maintain when in solid week in / week out use.
I bring it to Ticknock MTB Trails, and GAP (Glencullen Adventure Park).
Both in Dublin, Ireland.

I'd like to bring it to Dyfy or BPW some time in the future, if it's still working.

Regards,

Part number for main pivot / Rocker bolt MY19 Cube Stereo Action Team HPC 500 27.5 2019:

The part's number for the pivot set is 10549
Lbs don't have it in stock, but available online.
Just placed a drop in date for service.
Expecting scary reply.
But that's eMtbs for you.

"Full frame pivot bearing replacement (have bearings / except for rocker bolt, will order)
Two front wheel spoke replacements.
Fox DPX2 Rear Shock Service (Have oil, maybe bushings)
Fox Factory 36 Service (Oil change, I might have oil).
Fox Transfer Service (sticky dropper).
Gear indexing (Linkglide 11sp).
Bosch Purion Display plastic cover replacement (Current one is scratched).
Pedal replacement (have new pedals, but one current pedal is stuck into the crank, doh).
Bosch CX Gen 2 battery charging port cover (you have them in stock)."

Booked in for two weeks time.


:O

Beaker2135 said:

@MrPeaski is right in posts #2 &4
You need to remove the cable and brake hose so you can get the rear triangle off the bike and onto a bench.
A blind bearing puller might help to remove the old bearings but you can manage without

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Yep I purchased a set of the blond puller kit when it comes to removing bearing you ca you brass punches but your not knocking them out squarely

Dubreak said:

Hi all,

I'm planning to replace all the bearings in my bike again. The shop where I bought it did it a few years ago.
So well needed at this stage again.
I have all the bearings S/S versions (parts names available on request, reply to thread if needed).
I was just wondering about the main pivot bearing / rocker bolt. I notice that there is only one access side (non-drive side). So how does one extract the non-drive side bearing? Is it hard to replace that bearing assembly myself? Do you have to poke/press it out from the non-drive side opening in the frame, which is only the width of the bolt shaft thread?
Or do they generally just slide out (best case scenario, lol, probably rusted in there tf)?

Picture for reference, may not be actual hardware.


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Regards,
Dara

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Hi, going to replace my swinging arm bearings and replace the bolts, where did you get the bearings and the bolts, can’t find the 18-02093 bolt online. Any pointers would help.
Thanks Phil

Doddy said:

Hi, going to replace my swinging arm bearings and replace the bolts, where did you get the bearings and the bolts, can’t find the 18-02093 bolt online. Any pointers would help.
Thanks Phil

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Hi,
What year and model number is your bike? Did you ask the bike shop or supplier if they had any in stock, and are you sure it's that part number?

Regards,

Dubreak said:

Hi,
What year and model number is your bike? Did you ask the bike shop or supplier if they had any in stock, and are you sure it's that part number?

Regards,

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Mine is cube stereo 160 TM hybrid, same as all action apart from upgrades, 2021. Frame etc the same.
Thanks

Hi,
Oops I didn't zoom in to see the number. I'd say this would fit:


But see if you can call the shop where you bought the bike first, just in case.

I bought mine from Germany, but the UK shop might be better for you. I've bought batteries from them before.
Regards,

I edited my post above, because first link was for a 140

Here's the German link:

For anyone looking for cube bearings, here is the obscure link to find out bearing types from 2015 - 2023. Scroll down to components, bearings: HELP & FAQ - SUPPORT | CUBE Bikes

Be warned ...Cube make their bolts out of cheese .

jackamo said:

Be warned ...Cube make their bolts out of cheese .

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I've only had to replace my main rocker bolt twice in five years. Must be awfully stale wensleydale.