Have questions or want to discuss cycling? Join Now or Sign In to participate in the BikeRide community.

New: Take Part in the Latest Giveaway coming soon


Sun Cruiser 7 components
#1
Thanks in advance for your help. I would like to replace the bearings and races in the rear hub of my Sun Cruiser 7. The bearings are loose. What size bearings and races are recommended? Feel free to make favorable recommendations.
  Reply
#2
Generally races (cups) in the hub are not replaceable.

The cones on the axle are replaceable, and can be ordered from Amazon or purchased at any bike shop.

Rear hub balls are almost always ¼" diameter, but you should measure to make sure. They can be purchased from an industrial supply, Amazon or any bike shop. Grade 25 is the worst you should use; Grade 10 are better. The lower the number the more consistent the ball sizes are.

Use a water resistant grease, such as boat trailer wheel bearing grease.
Nigel
  Reply
#3
(12-13-2013, 08:17 PM)nfmisso Wrote:  Generally races (cups) in the hub are not replaceable.

The cones on the axle are replaceable, and can be ordered from Amazon or purchased at any bike shop.

Rear hub balls are almost always ¼" diameter, but you should measure to make sure. They can be purchased from an industrial supply, Amazon or any bike shop. Grade 25 is the worst you should use; Grade 10 are better. The lower the number the more consistent the ball sizes are.

Use a water resistant grease, such as boat trailer wheel bearing grease.

Thank you for the quick reply. The info is certainly very helpful!
  Reply
#4
(12-13-2013, 07:14 PM)pughr Wrote:  I would like to replace the bearings and races in the rear hub of my Sun Cruiser 7. The bearings are loose.
Take the bearings out & inspect the cups & cones. The chances of you needing anything other than bearings & grease are very slim.
  Reply


Possibly Related Threads...

Forum Jump:

[-]
10 Latest Posts
Do you have a four foot rule?
Today 01:39 PM
Cycling in the Wind
Today 01:35 PM
(sorta kinda) NBD Genesis CdF 20
Today 01:07 PM
Fair Weather Cycling
Today 10:00 AM
$10,000?
Today 09:25 AM
What was your first bicycle?
Today 09:19 AM
QUINTANA ROO "KILO" 1999
Today 09:16 AM
How much do you bike per year?
Today 09:10 AM
Specialized expedition in need of repair
Today 12:37 AM
What is your dream cycling destination?
04-24-2024 11:15 PM

[-]
Join BikeRide on Strava
Feel free to join if you are on Strava: www.strava.com/clubs/bikeridecom

[-]
Top 5 Posters This Month
no avatar 1. Jesper
26 posts
no avatar 2. enkei
26 posts
no avatar 3. GirishH
14 posts
no avatar 4. meamoantonio
13 posts
no avatar 5. Amanda_W
13 posts