06/06/2026
🔧 Full Suspension Linkage Bearings: Small Movement, Big Maintenance
Most linkage bearings only move through a very small range of motion over and over again. They don’t rotate 360°, which means the grease inside isn’t constantly being redistributed. Over time, moisture, dirt, and contamination can settle in, while the bearings spend their entire life sitting in the same small section of the race.
That’s why linkage bearings can become rough, creaky, or seized even when they don’t have a ton of mileage on them.
One of the best things you can do during a suspension service is remove the linkage, clean everything thoroughly, inspect the bearings, and physically rotate them through their full range. This helps redistribute grease, identify rough spots early, and prevent expensive repairs down the trail.
A quiet bike is a happy bike. If your full suspension bike is starting to creak, groan, or feel less plush than usual, your linkage bearings might be trying to tell you something.
🦝 Bring it by Lost Bandit Bike Co. and we’ll make sure those crafty little bearings are still doing their job.
