WHEELS Mfg Bearing Retainers
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WHEELS Mfg

WHEELS Mfg Bearing Retainers

4.5

Best comprehensive kit for bicycle maintenance professionals.

A comprehensive collection of components essential for maintaining headsets and bottom brackets. This set provides a wide variety of sizes to ensure readiness for diverse service tasks, all neatly organized in a durable storage case.

Who it's for

  • Professional bike mechanics and avid home builders needing diverse retainer options.
  • Busy workshop technicians and meticulous home mechanics valuing efficiency.
  • Mechanics and enthusiasts prioritizing high-quality, long-lasting bicycle components.

Who should skip it

  • Casual bike owners and budget-conscious individuals performing infrequent repairs.
  • Hobbyists with few bikes or those primarily using modern sealed cartridge bearings.
  • Cyclists with modern bikes or those preferring the simplicity of sealed bearing maintenance.

Performance breakdown

Compatibility Range

Covers nearly every standard bearing size found on vintage and modern bikes.

Excellent

Organization Efficiency

The durable partitioned box keeps small, easily lost components perfectly sorted.

Excellent

Shop Readiness

Eliminates frantic last-minute parts runs for common headset and hub repairs.

Excellent

Component Variety

A deep inventory that handles everything from BMX headsets to bottom brackets.

Excellent

Build Quality

Reliable, industry-standard retainers that meet the demands of daily shop use.

Excellent

Repair Versatility

Essential for mechanics who frequently service older or non-cartridge bearing systems.

Excellent

Key Specs

Diameter

5/32'', 3/16'', 1/4'', 5/16''

Quantity

120 piece kit

Sub Category

Bearing Retainers

Kit includes

1/4'' x 9 (qty. 12) B.B., 3-piece

Kit includes

5/16'' x 12 (qty. 4) B.B., BMX

Kit includes

5/16'' x 10 (qty. 16) B.B., U.S.

Kit includes

5/16'' x 9 (qty. 16) B.B., Schwinn type

Kit includes

5/32'' x 16 (qty. 8) headset, 1''

Kit includes

3/16'' x 15 (qty. 8) headset, BMX

Kit includes

5/32'' x 20 (qty. 24) headset, 1-1/8''

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