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Forum: Classic & Vintage

03-20-23, 02:19 PM

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Cracked bearing on Suntour / Kajita Vx Bottom bracket - can I pull and replace?

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Posted By dddd

I'd guess that Suntour had these made by Sugino.

I'd guess that Suntour had these made by Sugino.

Forum: Classic & Vintage

03-20-23, 01:38 AM

Replies: 24

Cracked bearing on Suntour / Kajita Vx Bottom bracket - can I pull and replace?

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Posted By dddd

The inner seal wouldn't do anything useful since...

The inner seal wouldn't do anything useful since the shell of the cartridge keeps that side completely enclosed.

An inner seal only adds drag, weight and cost, however slight.

Forum: Classic & Vintage

03-19-23, 02:16 PM

Replies: 24

Cracked bearing on Suntour / Kajita Vx Bottom bracket - can I pull and replace?

Views: 1,854

Posted By dddd

Identify the bearing from the text on the seal,...

Identify the bearing from the text on the seal, then remove the outer race using force/prying to open the crack.
Remove the ball retainer and blast the inner race with a pencil-tip propane torch...

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