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


Raleigh burner original handlebars ball bearings
#1
I built a Raleigh burner and the handle bars still move and squeak and I think it might be the ball bearings but I don't know what size ball bearing I need any help?
  Reply
#2
take them out and measure them. You will need calipers or a mic to measure them.

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-digital-caliper-47257.html is what I use; often they come on sale for $10 or so.
Nigel
  Reply
#3
Or take one down to a bike store or a hardware store and they have neat hole measures that they fit the bearings through. Than they can sell you the right bearings. Most likely 1/4".........you did use a nice thick waterproof grease as used in cars or boat trailers.
Never Give Up!!!
  Reply


Possibly Related Threads...

Forum Jump:

[-]
10 Latest Posts
Should eBikers have to get an eBike lice...
Yesterday 07:15 PM
How Bad Are E-bikes By You?
Yesterday 07:11 PM
Our new review format – we'd like your f...
Yesterday 06:59 AM
Which one should I pick?
10-21-2026 08:09 PM
Chain skips under heavy load when pedall...
10-21-2026 07:32 PM
New rider
10-21-2026 07:07 PM
Are 26" really dying out?
10-18-2026 07:38 PM
Using ChatGPT for training
10-18-2026 07:32 PM
2026 Garmin Edge 1050 - warranty
10-18-2026 09:34 AM
Catastrophic bicycle failures
10-16-2026 01:36 AM

[-]
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. Flowrider
28 posts
no avatar 2. GirishH
23 posts
no avatar 3. Jesper
14 posts
no avatar 4. Sidewinder
12 posts
no avatar 5. SPINMAN
11 posts