philip bailey wrote:
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>I am going to replace Suntour freewheel with IRD 13-24 5 speed freewheel,
>and thought this might be good time to replace wheel ball bearings and lube
>wheels, to propel my big self easier (every little bit helps).
>
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>1. Is there any reason to do it if the wheels seem to spin fine now,
>regardless of time or miles since greased?
You can't necessarily tell on the bike. See: http://sheldonbrown.com/
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>2. I don't suppose there is any way to tell ball diameter until you get the
>wheel axle out?
Front 10 x 3/16" each side.
Rear 9 x 1/4" each side.
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>3. What material would be best for ball bearings, SS 302?
Hardened steel, grade 25.
See: http://sheldonbrown.com/
>4. Just use standard auto 'green' grease?
That's fine.
Sheldon "Green Grease" Brown
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