Is the Enduro 6802 MAX the right pivot bearing for your build?

The Enduro MAX 6802 Sealed Cartridge Bearing is built specifically for the high-load, multi-directional stresses of mountain bike suspension pivots. Enduro pioneered MAX-type bearings for bicycles over twenty years ago, and the design packs the maximum number of balls into the bearing through a custom ground slot in the races, giving it 35 to 40 percent more load capacity than a standard radial bearing. Deeper race grooves add lateral support exactly where pivots need it, and full-contact double-lip LLU labyrinth seals lock out water and grit while holding a 90 percent fill of Almagard extra high pressure grease.

This is the standard ABEC-3 version in the common 15mm x 24mm x 5mm size, built with Grade 10 balls for smooth, consistent rotation under load. It is a true replacement bearing, not a headset-specific or flanged variant, so confirm your pivot uses the 6802 (15x24x5) profile before ordering. Best for riders and mechanics rebuilding full-suspension pivots who want a proven, higher-capacity bearing that outlasts the standard radial bearing it replaces.