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Gavin Wakely

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20th Jun, 2014 at 09:01:46am

Hi All, I've done the usual search as I thought there was a thread on this but didn't find anything, so I apologise in advance if there was.

Obviously as per title, just looking into building up front hubs. I have always used Timken Taper bearings, but was considering ball bearings as per some Minis & Metros due to less surface area / friction ! I'm sure I was told Keith Calver uses ball in his racer, what are anyone's thoughts or experiences ?

Gavin

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stevieturbo

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20th Jun, 2014 at 09:45:48am

I'd think taper be the better bearing.

But probably very little in it really.

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Carlzilla

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20th Jun, 2014 at 09:52:55am

Taper, easier to fit and remove imo

On 26th Jan, 2012 Tom Fenton said:
ring problems are down to wear or abuse but although annoying it isn't a show stopper

On 5th Aug, 2014 madmk1 said:
Shit the bed! I had snapped the end of my shaft off!!

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20th Jun, 2014 at 09:08:14pm

I've always used ball, never had a problem and cost a fuckton less.

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