Front bike wheel hub ball bearings

Posted 3rd Apr 2023
I am missing one front wheel hub ball bearing

I haven't measured the size of the bearing but there are 10 on one side and only 9 on the other side! Google suggests that front wheel hub generally come with 10 ball bearings on each side, size 3/16 inch.

Any advice on where I can get these? I have looked on ebay and amazon, but so many to choose from, not sure which one to go for.
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  1. winzzz's avatar
    winzzz
    Grumpy old people in that thread
  2. gazdoubleu's avatar
    gazdoubleu
    Pretty much anywhere, I know halfords have them but googling 3/16" cycle bearings comes up with loads. Btw worth shining q torch down the middle of the hub, I've had the odd one drop when removing cones especially if they're short of grease.
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    good idea about the torch as a few fell in there! i picked them back out but could do with another inspection.

    the ball bearings come in different material as there are ones for shimano and steel forged, not sure if they are all the same or are there ones better quality than others?
  3. bracey100's avatar
    bracey100
    try your local bike shop maybe
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