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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
I would never reuse old bearings. I buy them for about 2 cents a piece. That's 40 cents for your front wheel.
I suggest you read up on adjusting hub cones, and make sure the axle is seated square onto the fork.
+1 Good move borrowing bearings from another bike. Good improvising.
Last edited by wrk101; 09-27-09 at 03:15 PM.