Caged bearings eventually wear away at the race they run upon, so it would be strange to use caged or loose bearings on a cup surface that isn’t replaceable.
What frame is it?
Maybe the cups are removable but not with a normal headset remover. Tried prying them with a screwdriver but they're not budging
It's a 2010 specialized dolce sport
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Caged bearings eventually wear away at the race they run upon, so it would be strange to use caged or loose bearings on a cup surface that isn’t replaceable.
What frame is it?