How much extra would it be to just put some decent bearings in there? Maybe that's not the main problem in this case.
Gbj mentioned some quality bearings up thread for £20 or so but if that's not the problem then I'm over £100 down and this still may not even make it on to a bike.
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How much extra would it be to just put some decent bearings in there?
Maybe that's not the main problem in this case.