Dumb quick question: # of bearings in a race
10-14-18 | 02:04 PM
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Dumb quick question: # of bearings in a race
okay, I should know this but then I read something on the internet that gave me doubt.
I’m re-regeasing the wheel bearings on the Novara Randonee I just got (older model) and when I removed the front acle there was a gap about the size of a bearing. So ten came out, but I wanted to check if someone previously shorted a bearing and see that eleven seem to fit, so now I’m wondering if a gap is correct or if I should pack it full.
Argh. In the past I’ve not seen a wide enough gap to insert another bearing making it obvious how many are needed. These bearings are about .187” diameter.
help please, thank you.
I’m re-regeasing the wheel bearings on the Novara Randonee I just got (older model) and when I removed the front acle there was a gap about the size of a bearing. So ten came out, but I wanted to check if someone previously shorted a bearing and see that eleven seem to fit, so now I’m wondering if a gap is correct or if I should pack it full.
Argh. In the past I’ve not seen a wide enough gap to insert another bearing making it obvious how many are needed. These bearings are about .187” diameter.
help please, thank you.
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10-14-18 | 02:40 PM
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A gap is correct. It allows the bearings to move freely.
Traditional rule of thumb is put bearings in till no more will fit, then remove one.
Traditional rule of thumb is put bearings in till no more will fit, then remove one.
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10-14-18 | 03:13 PM
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Thank you, got it back together and it seems to be good.
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