Thread: Swap Radial Cartridge for Angular contact Bearings
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Old 07-30-16, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by miamijim
Correct me if I'm wrong but 6001 refers to a bearings dimensions. 6001's are available in either Radial and Angular designs.
You're not wrong, but you missed the point. The hub's design - specifically the axle must be compatible with the requirements of angular vs. radial bearings. Most radial bearing hub systems aren't.
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