Anyone tried Solid lube bearings in a headset?

[MarkB]

I have an internally routed angle adjust headset on my Cube AMS Hybrid and unfortunately can't change it for a more sensible headset like an Easybikeparts one

Has anyone used solid lube bearings in a headset?

They would seem to be a good long lasting alternative to the original bearings. The additional friction from the solid lube shouldn't be an issue and they seem ideal for headsets and frame pivots.

 

[VWsurfbum]

I have an internally routed angle adjust headset on my Cube AMS Hybrid and unfortunately can't change it for a more sensible headset like an Easybikeparts one

Has anyone used solid lube bearings in a headset?

They would seem to be a good long lasting alternative to the original bearings. The additional friction from the solid lube shouldn't be an issue and they seem ideal for headsets and frame pivots.

Never seen them? Do you mean like a bushing rather than a bearing?

 

[RustyMTB]

They're normal sealed cartridge bearings but packed with semi solid lube designed to resist water & dirt more than your average bearing. Never used them but I think it couldn't hurt. Any noticeable resistance in the bars would be something you get used to quickly. Also, internally routed headset bikes without the option to switch to frame ports suck.

 

[MarkB]

Never seen them? Do you mean like a bushing rather than a bearing?

I think they were originally designed for food production machinery. They use a lube injected polymer instead of a cage in the bearing

https://www.airevelobearings.com/product/mh-p16-slt-bo-slt-headset-bearing-40-x-52-x-7-45-45/

 

[Ndanger]

Speaking of Cube headsets, is there a better option to replace the fiber plastic headset cups