Originally Posted by
GoJacob
when the bearings are facing the cone, the cage doesn't move and the axle spins smoothly... when the bearings are facing the cup, the cone grinds against the cage. neither seem ok to me.
Bearings facing the cone is the way to go! The cage standing still won't be a problem, because it's the bearing balls which touch BOTH THE CUP AND THE CONE, and which thereby allow the smooth rotation of the bearing. If you see an exploded diagram of a cup-and-cone bearing (maybe Sheldon's site has one?) you'll see how it works.
Originally Posted by
GoJacob
i really wanted it to work for today, but i noticed a small pit on one of the cones. so, screw it, i'm going to a different LBS, buying a new axle/cones and loose bearings and doing the right way from the get-go. i'm quite pissed that the guy gave me the caged bearings as my only option, because now i have to wait a couple days to replace everything (because classes started yesterday... ARGGHHH)
I wouldn't worry too much about a small pit. If it spins smoothly with new balls, new grease, and proper adjustment... then it's good to go, and should last nearly as long until the next overall, when you can see if it's gotten worse.
Originally Posted by
GoJacob
thanks for all the comments everyone!
i'm going to post a picture thread of my newly overhauled nishiki international.
the frame is really nice, but i'm cleaning up some of the components.
until then, everyone have a good week
Oooh. Nishiki International. I like 'em! Hope to see those photos up soon.