r cielec wrote:
> Ahoy !
> Uh..., duh...
> I have an OMAS h.s., alloy, the ball bearing of which are caged within plastic retainers (25 balls/retainer).
> I am assuming that basic, loose 1/8 in. balls can be used, adding one ball in place of the retainer (26 loose instead of 25 retained).
> Do I assume correctly?
> Having said that, I ask if anyone makes 1/8 balls retainer? Is this the SR road size or the Pista size?
> Also, I am supposing this OMAS h.s. is pretty darn good.
> Thanks.
> Richard Cielec
> Chicago, Illinois; U.S.A.
Richard,
Sutherland's 6th lists only 1 OMAS HS: the ART 120 and specs it as using 31ea 1/8" balls top and bottom.
NR and SR Strada HS use 22ea 3/16" balls while the SR Pista uses 25 5/32" balls.
I would suppose that most any metal HS retainer with 1/8" balls would fit if that's what you want.
Best Wishes,
Rick Burns
Streator, IL usa