Midget wheel bearings

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Vince A30
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Midget wheel bearings

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Can anyone tell me, is it possible to use Midget wheel bearings on a standard a30 hub ?
I've been offered some new old stock ones and the chap was fairly sure they fit ?
Thanks for your help !
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If they don't I'll buy them off you!! :D

But I have a funny feeling that they do ... I'm sure one of the more experienced in these matters will confirm or deny that.
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They're the same... But bear in mind that there are 'budget' front wheel bearings on the market that are not worth the effort you'll go to fitting them. :whistle:
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:iagree: Loads are greater, but on track we wore out a carp Chinese front wheel bearing in just a couple of hours... :whistle:
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Post by Vince A30 »

Gents
Thanks for all of the advice, I've had a look at these bearings, they seem to have a plastic track on one side of the ball bearings so probably not old stock ! I'll give them a miss methinks !
Thanks again for your help !
Vince.
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