Wheel Ball bearings for 1971 Raleigh Supercourse
Greetings,
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).
1. Is there any reason to do it if the wheels seem to spin fine now, regardless of time or miles since greased?
2. I don't suppose there is any way to tell ball diameter until you get the wheel axle out?
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3. What material would be best for ball bearings, SS 302?
4. Just use standard auto 'green' grease?
and finally
5. Is there a fast Home Depot of ball bearings?
I would appreciate some help with the newby questions.
Thanks,
Phil Bailey
Sarasota, FL