Where do you buy cones, bearings etc?
01-18-21, 08:16 AM
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Where do you buy cones, bearings etc?
I've swapped out plenty of cones before, but never have I looked for them to purchase online. Everything I'm seeing on Ebay is really overpriced, and they don't even mention the TPI or axle size!!
Not to mention basic stuff like nuts, even crank nuts and bolts seem quite overpriced. I hate to bother my co op for used parts all the time. Is there a better place to get this stuff? Would a better (non co op) LBS be the way to go?
Not to mention basic stuff like nuts, even crank nuts and bolts seem quite overpriced. I hate to bother my co op for used parts all the time. Is there a better place to get this stuff? Would a better (non co op) LBS be the way to go?
01-18-21, 08:25 AM
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Here is one source: https://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cgi
And another: https://www.problemsolversbike.com/
And a third: https://wheelsmfg.com/
Of course, a well stocked LBS is an obvious source too.
And another: https://www.problemsolversbike.com/
And a third: https://wheelsmfg.com/
Of course, a well stocked LBS is an obvious source too.
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I like Universal cycles for small parts, and fortunately they are local for me. You probably will not find cones for older nutted hubs outside your coop. Newer Shimano hubs should be no problem to find.
https://www.universalcycles.com/shop...4&category=574
Universal also carries loose balls, nuts, washers, bolts, tips, ferrules, and other small service parts that local shops do not stock.
For standard hardware, McMaster-Carr probably has better prices if you order in bulk.
https://www.universalcycles.com/shop...4&category=574
Universal also carries loose balls, nuts, washers, bolts, tips, ferrules, and other small service parts that local shops do not stock.
For standard hardware, McMaster-Carr probably has better prices if you order in bulk.
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For all things bearings, these guys:
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Last time out I bought an entire axle assembly and it was cheaper than a cone. I didn’t use it all, the axle was the wrong length, just harvested the cone I needed.
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