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Old 03-23-12 | 10:01 PM
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It's usually cheaper to get good quality industrial bearings than bicycle specific bearings, and the bearings are often better too.

A higher ABEC means tighter tolerances. But that may not mean less drag, higher quality seals, or longer life.

BB30s usually use 6806 bearings.
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