Shimano Ball Bearings (rear hub)

gmk77

I serviced my rear hub at the weekend and noticed that the ball bearings needed to be replaced. However, when I went to buy them online I found that none of the major bike component retailers appear to sell them ..

Am I missing something here? I know sealed bearing units are more common these days but many hubs still use cup-and-cone type construction with loose bearings that need to be replaced periodically so I didn't think it was an 'unusual' purchase.

Alek

I got some from ebay before... just make sure they're high quality ones (mine were "equal to Dura Ace" in terms of roundness tolerance)

07Lapierre

you might get them here:

http://www.bearingsonline.ie/index.php?route=product/category&path=545

Seaswimmer

I find SJS cycles have pretty much everything you would ever need.

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/search/?term=bearings&geoc=US

NeedMoreGears

Little sport in Fairview will sell you loose ball bearings. I got a set for shimano hubs - generics not shimano branded. As Seaswimmer says SJS are a good source. Make sure you order the correct size - shimano techdocs will show you which ones you need.