Good source of 1/4" ball bearings for 1993 Raleigh mtbike
09-11-23, 03:29 PM
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Good source of 1/4" ball bearings for 1993 Raleigh mtbike
I picked up a new looking bike at Thrift store ..... but the rear wheel sounded like gravel and grit whenever it rolled. For the pittance I paid I figured I could fix it my self. I want to replace the bearings which are 1/4" in size. If I could replace the bearing cups I would and I might take some cups from some other junk yard bikes If I cannot identify and buy any.
09-11-23, 04:01 PM
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...SKF or Bearing Supply, if you have one local. Amazon or e-bay if you don't.
...SKF or Bearing Supply, if you have one local. Amazon or e-bay if you don't.
09-11-23, 04:04 PM
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Your local:
Bike shop or True Value Hardware store
Bike shop or True Value Hardware store
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Maybe...
Good chance neither will have enough for a full set (unless you're lucky!) and they'll be pricey.
I buy mine from McMaster-Carr, here's their page for close-tolerance stainless steel ball bearings, what I bought for my recent 'renovation' on my '72 MB GR:
50 pcs. for .32/ea. is pretty cheap; with the $10 I paid for UPS shipping each cost me $0.52.
I buy mine from McMaster-Carr, here's their page for close-tolerance stainless steel ball bearings, what I bought for my recent 'renovation' on my '72 MB GR:
50 pcs. for .32/ea. is pretty cheap; with the $10 I paid for UPS shipping each cost me $0.52.
09-11-23, 06:36 PM
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I have an old Moulton Stowaway in which I replaced the bearings. I bought some ceramic bearings on Amazon, and so far they have held up well.
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Have you cleaned and looked at the bearings? Bearings and races are pretty hard. They can pulverize sand and other stuff. So definitely clean and lube them.
