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Old 09-17-11 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by FastJake
Regarding bearing retainers - 11 loose balls is better than 9 in a retainer. Spreads the load out more. I just throw the retainers away.
FWIW, some companies, e.g. Campagnolo, provided 11-ball retainers with their bottom brackets:
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