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05-05-13, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by easyupbug

Boca has all three ceramic bearings but can only find the DS in a steel bearing. The NDS feel good but I like to change all three while at it. Thanks

Older? How much older? You mention 3 bearings, so I'll guess it's a cartridge BB of the pre ultra torque vintage (1999-2005?). If so the steel bearings are standard bearings that are commercially available. Pull off the key dimensions, then go to a bearing supplier.

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