Loose Ball Bearings--where to buy
07-28-09, 12:10 PM
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Loose Ball Bearings--where to buy
After reading this thread, https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/564398-bottom-bracket-bearings.html, and Glenn's, I think I'm ready to try rebuilding the Raleigh Sports I bought for my wife. I have question about ball bearings, though: will any Grade 25 loose ball bearing do? The machine shop supervisor here said he can get me whatever size I want, G25 chrome steel bearing balls, no problem.
Will they work for bikes, or do I need to look elsewhere?
Thanks,
Gary
Will they work for bikes, or do I need to look elsewhere?
Thanks,
Gary
07-28-09, 12:14 PM
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As long as they are the right size they will work. Get the highest grade possible. Good tolerance in between bearings mean a smooth running hub or bottom bracket.
07-28-09, 01:29 PM
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I don't know what grades he has but this guy is here in the SF Bay. He told me he would ship locally for $6.00.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/1288761240.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/1288761240.html
07-28-09, 01:32 PM
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I don't know what grades he has but this guy is here in the SF Bay. He told me he would ship locally for $6.00.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/1288761240.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/1288761240.html
07-28-09, 01:34 PM
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If I was working on my Colnago, I would use grade 25, just because.
07-28-09, 02:01 PM
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I see bikepartsusa.com has good prices.
For wordsmiths who prefer to use the correct term, we're talking about bearing balls, not ball bearings. That is, we're talking about the balls that go into bearings.
For wordsmiths who prefer to use the correct term, we're talking about bearing balls, not ball bearings. That is, we're talking about the balls that go into bearings.
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07-28-09, 03:22 PM
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Loosescrews.com has very good prices for 100 count bags. I keep some of several sizes around so I can do front and rear hubs,bottom brackets, pedals and headsets. That way the shipping doesn't eat my lunch.
07-28-09, 04:18 PM
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"If I was working on my Colnago, I would use grade 25, just because."
Colnago?
Man, business must be good!
Colnago?
Man, business must be good!
07-28-09, 04:37 PM
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These are getting a bit hard to find locally. None of the LBS had the ball bearings. I ended up buying 200 5/32" chromed steel balls Grade 25 last week from a local bearing supply house. They did not stock the loose balls but got them overnight. About $12.
07-28-09, 04:47 PM
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+1. My local vendor didnt stock them either but for what they cost it was worth the wait. I have eveything but 7/32 on hand.
