Steerer tube bearings problem
Hi, there!
I've got a Triban RC500 bike from Decathlon.
The bearings in the bottom of the steerer tube got a bit worn out and rusty and I wanted to replace them, since the bike has a standard 11/8" fork I got 5/32 ball cage bearings from Halfords only to realise they were slightly too wide to fit in.
Now I'm not sure what sort of bearings am I to look for
The original balls in the bike are slightly smaller than in the 5/32 set I got from Halfords, there are also 25 balls in the bike compared to 22 from Halfords.
On the bike on the rubber seal that covers the bearings I've noticed writing -VP MODUS 25.4 x 45 °-
I've cleaned my bearings and put it all in but I'm lost at what I am to look for
The inside diameter of the original bearings is around 31mm and outside is around 39mm.
Any help appreciated.
I've got a Triban RC500 bike from Decathlon.
The bearings in the bottom of the steerer tube got a bit worn out and rusty and I wanted to replace them, since the bike has a standard 11/8" fork I got 5/32 ball cage bearings from Halfords only to realise they were slightly too wide to fit in.
Now I'm not sure what sort of bearings am I to look for
The original balls in the bike are slightly smaller than in the 5/32 set I got from Halfords, there are also 25 balls in the bike compared to 22 from Halfords.
On the bike on the rubber seal that covers the bearings I've noticed writing -VP MODUS 25.4 x 45 °-
I've cleaned my bearings and put it all in but I'm lost at what I am to look for
The inside diameter of the original bearings is around 31mm and outside is around 39mm.
Any help appreciated.
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Modus is a manufacturer of headsets, 25.4 refers to the diameter of the fork, (25.4mm is 1 inch) are you certain yours is 1 1/8?
the diameter of 30 mm and 38mm are normal for an inch headset too. You can buy this replacement for £16 https://www.amazon.co.uk/TRADITIONAL-HEADSET-VP-HEADTUBE-ALUMINIUM/dp/B01N0J1YAS
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