Raleigh 3 speed bearings

Posted on Thu 6th, December 2012

• #1

Will_Eastman

Looking to replace the headset/fork bearing on my 1984 raleigh 3 speed. I know the bike has the awkward 26tpi threading but cant find anywhere what bearings it has. Anybody know or have any idea of where I can get them from?
• #2

sausagefingers

5/32"

e.g. these
• #3

Will_Eastman

Would I be ok just buying some new balls and using the same old cages?? Also any idea on the number of balls in each cage?

Thanks
• #4

sausagefingers

I wouldn't bother with the cages at all.
Use the balls loose.
27 in each race I think, from memory.
To be sure, just fill the whole ring with balls then remove 1 or 2 and check that it turns freely.
• #5

Will_Eastman

Ah fair enough, I'll give it a go. Thanks for the help

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