Originally Posted by
operator
You should never repack bearings on a loose ball headset in cages. Not only would there be no question of how the cage should be orientated but your headset lasts longer as well.
Just to be clear, the bearings originally were in cages, then when I cleaned them and re-greased them some of them were kind of popping out. I put them back in but it just seemed a bit odd...
Still I think I see your point, loose balls work better and are better for the headset?