Message: 10 Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2011 18:26:51 -0800 (PST) From: Peter Jourdain <pjourdain@yahoo.com> Subject: [CR] Source for 5/16" ball bearings, grade 25 or better? To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Message-ID: <853923.36972.qm@web33003.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
Happy New Year One and All ---
I've got a Chater-Lea eccentric bottom bracket I need to rebuild with the required 5/16" ball bearings. As I want to put good bearings in there for smooth running and long life, I'm looking for grade 25 or lower (which really means better). Only problem----all I can find is grade 200 or above in that size.?Loose Screws, Bikeman, etc. sell grade 25 in all the "popular" sizes, but not in the oddball 5/16".?
Does anyone know of a source for 5/16" steel ball bearings in a high-precision grade? I would prefer a consumer-oriented seller where I can buy online with a credit card, as opposed to an industrial source where I have to deal with a salesman or establish an account.
Thanks in advance for the help, and I've hoisted a Pimm's No. 1 Cup and tonic as a salute to your good health and happiness during the coming year. (Sorry, no more apropos Pimm's No. 3 Cup Winter version available in my neighborhood).
Cheers and Cheerio,
Peter JourdainWhitewater, Wisconsin USA
Happy New Year, Peter
I recommend Mcmaster-Carr, at Mcmaster.com for bearings and many other items. I recently ordered ball bearings, and replacement sealed bearings for my Viscount bottom bracket also. Balls are available in grade 25, or more expensive stainless grade<25, and are affordable. No relation to this business other than liking selection, affordable prices, and expedient shipping. I haven't searched the archives on this but I bet there is a mention somewhere...
Christopher Becker, with tires aired for a vintage ride from the Rose Bowl tomorrow in Los Angeles, CA, USA