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Gary Jacobson
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I just replaced catridge bearings in a TA Axix BB. Didn't use TA bearings,
but did order bearings in the proper size from LBS. LBS recommended an
expensive bearing but I went for some at 5.00 each. Shop owner wasn't able
to tell me if the bearing he recommended were for low revolution/high force
application like BB. Also I figures bearings of a lower ABEC # might be
better in the long run as their tolerance would acomodate some grit. Not
racing but riding long hilly courses. BB spindle is smooth with no clicks or
binding when I rotate it by hand, but there's still a "tremendous" amount of
resistance after 100 miles. For instance pedal won't "fall" when at 2
o'clock as it does on a bike with cheapo Shimano BB.
Is this resistance significant in use?
Thanks.
Gary Jacobson
Rosendale, Y
but did order bearings in the proper size from LBS. LBS recommended an
expensive bearing but I went for some at 5.00 each. Shop owner wasn't able
to tell me if the bearing he recommended were for low revolution/high force
application like BB. Also I figures bearings of a lower ABEC # might be
better in the long run as their tolerance would acomodate some grit. Not
racing but riding long hilly courses. BB spindle is smooth with no clicks or
binding when I rotate it by hand, but there's still a "tremendous" amount of
resistance after 100 miles. For instance pedal won't "fall" when at 2
o'clock as it does on a bike with cheapo Shimano BB.
Is this resistance significant in use?
Thanks.
Gary Jacobson
Rosendale, Y