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What crank bearings do I need?
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01-18-14 | 04:12 PM
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Bill Kapaun
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A typical old style BB takes 11 1/4" balls per side.
Some cheaper ones used retainer bearings with 9 balls.
A bit of shopping and I think you can find 11 ball retainers.
Most of us don't use the retainer. Fresh grease holds the new balls in place.
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