🔧 Wheels Manufacturing Economy Bearing Press: Affordable and Efficient Pressing Solution for Bearings Review

Can't say I enjoyed using this tool. Replacing the bearings on my FS bike wasn't a job I'm looking forward to anytime soon. However, this tool is well built and works well. My only real complaint is that the bearing mandrels only come as a set. I only needed a size or two, so I didn't want to spend almost $60 on a whole set when I only needed a few of these. I really wish the drifts were sold separately.

Great quality. If you're trying to save money since you had to buy a set of mandrels to install sealed bottom brackets for making wheels, you can go to Ace Hardware and spend six bucks on a threaded rod, two large washers, and two nuts. Then simply use two wrenches to tighten the nuts. Same idea as this one. I say yes, the Park Tool - HHP-2 Headset Installer is better as it works seamlessly with bottom brackets and headsets. It is very well built and well designed. BUT THE MAN IS EXPENSIVE…

This is a tough review. In short, they work as described. They are well made and press the bearings into their bores. After I bought this press I had to buy a set of mandrels to install sealed wheel making bottom brackets in order to use it. I've tried this twice and both times the bearings started going wrong. I had to stop and gently tap the non-running side with a hammer and punch to straighten it out. So yes, it works if you move slowly and keep your alignment. If you're looking for a…

According to the description this tool can be used to press in bottom brackets, but it is actually used to press in bearings. Wheels Manufacturing sells a universal bottom bracket press kit. Use it when you need to press the bottom bracket. I bought this tool along with the Park Tool BBT-90.3 because I figured the mandrels that came with the Park Tool could be used to press a Shimano BB92 bottom bracket. Do not do that. The Park Tool nozzle diameter does not match the shank diameter of this…