Originally Posted by
HillRider
If the spindle's and cups' bearing tracks are smooth, just clean everything and replace the bearing balls. Loose balls can be used in place of retainer held balls but you will need a couple of extras per side.
Is there a standard size for loose bearing balls in bottom brackets? Or at least a common size?
I know front hubs usually take 3/16" and back hubs normally use 1/4", but I have no idea what size to get for BB's.
Edit: link in above post makes it sound like between 9 and 11 1/4" balls?