Drive Bro Bearing Kit

$149.00

In stock

SKU BP2656 Category Brand

The BerleyPro Drive Bro is an Australian made drop-in replacement bearing system for the rear sprocket on Hobie MD180 MirageDrives, which have a known issue with internal wear that impacts performance significantly. Make your rear sprocket perform like new again! CNC-machined, marine-anodized aluminum construction with ceramic roller bearing replaces the MD180 plastic needle bearing system. Smoother pedaling than stock or 3D-printed kits, easy to service and built to last.

BerleyPro Drive Bro Bearing System for Repairing MD180 Rear Sprockets

We’ve been harassing BerleyPro to make these for a while now and we’re glad to say they came good in the end. Made from aluminum and using a tougher, smoother bearing system, the Drive Bro will make internal wear and tear on the rear sprocket a non-issue.

Precision CNC-machined aluminum replacement for the MD180 rear sprocket bearing housing, bearings, and shaft. Will outlast stock bearings and tight tolerances eliminate the shaft wobble common in custom 3D-printed parts, delivering smoother pedaling. Marine anodizing improves corrosion resistance and surface hardness, while drainage holes and a flush vent make clearing sand and debris simple. It solves the well-known weakness of the original plastic bearing race, which wears rapidly under incorrect chain tension, causing squeaking, rough performance, and eventual failure. Unlike expensive and hard-to-obtain Hobie full spine replacements, the Drive Bro lets you run the chain slightly tighter for better sprocket tooth protection without overloading the bearings. Designed to outlast and outperform the stock plastic system, it is also quick to assemble, disassemble, and maintain.