I did it!!!!!!
04-18-20 | 03:27 PM
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From: NW Ohio
Bikes: 1983 Univega Super Strada, 1986 Panasonic DX5000, 1984 Fuji Team 85 Univega Gran Turismo, 1984 Lotus Unique, 1987 Centurion Expert, 1987 Centurion Ironman Master,
I did it!!!!!!
With a lot of help on here I was able to replace, clean and re grease bottom bracket, wheel hubs and headset bearings.
A total of 104 bearings.Whats even more amazing is everything works like it was intended. I have 2 other bikes that I just
have to do the headsets on and they are done and 2 more I haven't started yet.
A total of 104 bearings.Whats even more amazing is everything works like it was intended. I have 2 other bikes that I just
have to do the headsets on and they are done and 2 more I haven't started yet.
04-18-20 | 03:53 PM
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Bikes: 2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1992 Paramount PDG Series, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1969? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I
Bravo! Now, you can do ANYTHING. 
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2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1992 Paramount PDG Series, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I, 1969? Falcon San Remo
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1992 Paramount PDG Series, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I, 1969? Falcon San Remo
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
04-18-20 | 05:07 PM
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Really nice. Make sure they spin freely but dont have any back and forth play. Once you do a few more see about going back and looking at the first bearings you've done to adjust slightly with your newfound skill.
04-18-20 | 05:23 PM
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From: W. Tennessee
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Excellent! You'll tear through the next ones. The first time I did this it was slow going with constant references back and forth to my online resources, I hadn't discovered the Forums yet. Now it's instinct, bottom bracket, headset, hubs and pedal bearings - every bike I acquire gets the full treatment. Quick and easy, inexpensive peace of mind knowing it's done right.
BTW, a nice accessory to have handy is a telescoping magnet wand - great for pulling bearings from hubs without them dropping on the floor and rolling out of sight. But (perversely) when they do also good for waving under places they've rolled to recapture.
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BTW, a nice accessory to have handy is a telescoping magnet wand - great for pulling bearings from hubs without them dropping on the floor and rolling out of sight. But (perversely) when they do also good for waving under places they've rolled to recapture.
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