Tapered or Dual Row

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CdaleRacer0128 · #1 Post by **CdaleRacer0128** » Sun Apr 04, 2004 9:24 pm

Rad makes these for cannondales which one is better..

wistech · #2 Post by **wistech** » Sun Apr 04, 2004 9:33 pm

I would prefer the tapered or the stock bearing set before going with dual row style bearings. Dual rows cost more and when they fail they usually lock up and weld the inner race to your axle . At least from our experince. With the stock one you have twice as many seals keeping water out so there is less chance of total destruction if one bearing fails.

CdaleRacer0128 · #3 Post by **CdaleRacer0128** » Sun Apr 04, 2004 9:39 pm

so you would either take like say Big winky's bearing kit or the tapered carrier right?

Also, do you know what's the good way to get the bearings out of the carrier?:confused:

CdaleRacer0128 · #4 Post by **CdaleRacer0128** » Sun Apr 04, 2004 11:07 pm

I'm hearing mixed emotions on which is better, dual row or tapered..i think imight be going with a tapered carrier from Rad MFG..please tell me if this is a bad decision and why..thanks:D

cannondale27 · #5 Post by **cannondale27** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 12:02 am

I like the stock setup the best also.If you run tapered be prepared to buy a new brake hub since you wont have the axle tight enough to prevent the aluminum splines from wearing out.

CdaleRacer0128 · #6 Post by **CdaleRacer0128** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 12:09 am

so you guys saying winky's job would do a good job?

what wuold be the best way to remove the stock bearings from teh carrier? theres nothing wrong with my carrier..

i think winky's set up would work best also, just thought maybe the new carrier would be easiest..

cannondale27 · #7 Post by **cannondale27** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 12:29 am

I set the carrier on two blocks of wood and using a long brass rod knockem out with a hammer on rod.The spacer tube will move to the side enough to get at the bearing.They come out easy just make sure you go around bearing you dont want to have it get to crooked on way out.Does Winky make a carrier bearing set?I know he makes the swingarm bearing set which is real nice but that is for where swingarm connects to frame.

Derno24 · #8 Post by **Derno24** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 12:50 am

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Originally posted by cannondale27
I like the stock setup the best also.If you run tapered be prepared to buy a new brake hub since you wont have the axle tight enough to prevent the aluminum splines from wearing out.

I am curious because I run the Rad tapered carrier what do you mean????

Just hoping to avoid a problem later.

CdaleRacer0128 · #9 Post by **CdaleRacer0128** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 1:42 am

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Originally posted by Derno24
I am curious because I run the Rad tapered carrier what do you mean????

Just hoping to avoid a problem later.

Well, if winky Doesn't make a kit then i think i'll go with the RAD dual row..is this a suitable replacement?

only 219.95

wistech · #10 Post by **wistech** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 2:28 am

Or you could just stick with the original and save your money for something you really need .