Originally Posted by
steelbikeguy
can I change my guess to "the caged bearings are installed the wrong way around"? i.e. might try flipping them over.
Of course, that should mean that the axle doesn't turn freely, I think (I don't recall ever doing this myself)
Photos would be helpful, of course.
I wonder if Park Tool or RJ the Bike Guy have videos explaining about caged bearings?
Steve in Peoria
Unless they are the opposite of every other caged bottom bracket bearing I've done they are
the right way. O(pen end of cage towards cup closed end towards cone.