Originally Posted by
hazben1
I was afraid that was the case. I am a heavier rider 230lbs. Right now it is not creating any drivability issues. I will probably try to get a few more thousand miles out of it before I replace it. Will continuing to ride it with a worn cartridge damage the shaft?
Probably not, but eventually, your chain ring will wobble and rub the FD cage as the bearing get looser.