Originally Posted by
hotbike
Should I search for 1/4” bearings?
They are 0.25" bearings, not 6mm. They are not the same.
If you are in a pinch and want to finish the job now, you don't need the retainer crown.
You can do it the old fashion way, simply grease in about 11 bearings to make up for the extra space in the cup's moat.
If you can, better to purchase the 9-bearing crown assembly. They are inexpensive and dollars each, a LBS should be able to sell one to you.
I posted a picture of one earlier in the thread below.
Pay no attention to the haters, just go with the facts.
Originally Posted by
squirtdad
very few new bikes come with the cup and cone bottom bracket anymore