Originally Posted by
kevmk81
Quick/easy question regarding the bearings: the bike had the bearings in a metal cage/cartridge. 9 bearings in it, 1/4" diameter. I can simply get bearings to replace it right? Do I need to find bearings in a metal cartridge? If I don't need the metal part, I'm guessing 9 won't do it, I'll probably need 10 or 11 to replace the 9?
Thanks for the help!
Common practice to replaced caged bearings with loose, but you'll probably need 11 to replaced the 6 caged. Usual method is to fill the reace completely with bearings, then remove 1. Take the caged bearings to your lbs to make sure you get the correct size bearings. And if you're like me, but at least 5 or 6 extras to replace the ones you drop on the floor and which will promptly roll to some unknwon or unreachable destination/