Bicycle TutorBicycle Tutor

Show off your bike!

Post Reply 

Where do I buy BB bearing replacement?

Author Message
showhost Offline
New Member
**

Posts: 1
Joined: Oct 2009
Post: #1
Where do I buy BB bearing replacement?
Hi...

First post and LOVE this site. I just tore apart my BB and the drive side bearing cage had opened up and all the balls were loose. Where does one find a replacement bearing set?

Attached is a photo of the bearings with the left side race and lockring (same bearings on rt side)

Thanks all!
Showhost

   
Oct 22, 2009 03:16 PM
Visit this user's website Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Bill Online
Senior Member
****

Posts: 61
Joined: Sep 2009
Post: #2
 
There are alot of places you can look, but check with your local bike shop first. Make sure you have all the info on your bike before visiting them. Next, if you are decently schooled on the sizes you could try eBay. (Don't get used stuff as people do sell used ones!). Other option is Amazon.com and other sites like that. I am sure there are others here with really good suggestions (maybe better then my own lol) to add. Just out of curiosity what Make/Model and year is your Bicycle?
Also welcome to the site,
Bill

Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true!
Oct 22, 2009 06:58 PM
Visit this user's website Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
cyclerUK Offline
Senior Member
****

Posts: 197
Joined: Jan 2009
Post: #3
 
If you have trouble getting replacements, there are 2 options.
Option 1
If the spindle and cup bearing surfaces are still in good condition.
You could replace your broken race with loose balls.
The traditional BB has 11 (eleven) 1/4" balls each side.
Check that the balls are 1/4".
You fit them as you would the wheel spindles.
http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=93
Option 2.
Fit an equivalent sealed BB. You would need to confirm the size required and should be available at your local bike shop. (LBS)
But will be a lot more expensive than purchasing 22 balls for option "1".
Oct 23, 2009 01:26 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Post Reply 


Possibly Related Threads...
Thread: Author Replies: Views: Last Post
  Bottom Bracket Replacement Nathan_Number 2 26 May 6, 2009 02:24 AM
Last Post: cyclerUK
  Bottom Bracket replacement Wildernest69 2 26 Mar 2, 2009 01:49 PM
Last Post: cyclerUK
  Bottom Bracket: Replacement or Fixable? Timmymna 4 32 Sep 28, 2008 04:30 PM
Last Post: Timmymna

Forum Jump:


ISSN 1918-3445 © Copyright 2007- Bicycle / Privacy Policy / RSS Feeds

feed