Ball bearings and stuff

[Harryburgundy]

Evening all,
Just trying to tidy up the wheels on my newly acquired Kona Koa, the bearings are a bit worn. Do you know where I can buy new cones and bearings...the rear hub is STX, front hub some kind of Fisher branded thing, not exactly exotic but I want to keep this little project under a sensible budget...after buying some NOS HS33's :roll: , can't help myself..
Thanks, Carl
Oh, what sizes should I get?

 

[Tallpaul]

The bearing are probably all 1/4" with 9 on each side (so 18/wheel). I bought a bag of 'em off eBay for about £2

 

[Harryburgundy]

Thanks Paul, tried to look for cones, but there are heaps of them. Think I will try and make do.

 

[monsterfatuk]

any good welsh bike shop can sell you shimano cones/axle etc,,and front bearings are 9/16 i think

 

[Andy B]

From Parktools website: For rear hubs, the common number is 9 balls of 1/4-inch diameter per side. For front hubs, the common number is 10 balls of 3/16-inch diameter per side.

 

[Xesh]

The STX rear hub is deffo 1/4" bearings. The front is most likely 3/16" but I have come across front hubs that use 5/32", 7/32" and 1/4" as well. The best bet is for you to measure the existing bearings and go from there.

 

[monsterfatuk]

ow yeah meant 3/16 bin on the red lol

 

[Harryburgundy]

Thanks again chaps
Oh, one more thing....cone spanners.
Any recommendations, looks like I need 15 and 17mm...very narrow purchase on the cones and lock-nuts.
Ta, Carl

 

[Harryburgundy]

Yup, front 3/16 rear 1/4. Tried new bearings today in the rear...still bad. Swapped some cones over...still bad. New wheel I fear. Front OK with the new bearings. More expense :cry: