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When doing any kind of budgeting or ordering it is important to remember those '''shop supplies''' that most people will take for granted -- until they run out!  Like anything, the larger quantity you buy, the cheaper the bulk rate.  So buy as much as you can every time.
When doing any kind of budgeting or ordering it is important to remember those '''shop supplies''' that most people will take for granted -- until they run out!  Like anything, the larger quantity you buy, the cheaper the bulk rate.  So buy as much as you can every time.


== Loose Ball Bearings ==
== Loose Ball [[Bearings]] ==


[[Image:loose_ball_bearings.jpg|thumb|Loose Ball Bearings]]
The most common [[bearings]] you will need are a supply of 3/16" for front wheels and 1/4" for rear wheels.  The [[distributor]], United Bicycle Supply, has them for cheap.
 
To determine what size a bearing is use this [[ruler]].  The most common sizes are:
 
* '''1/4"''' Found in [[Rear Hubs]] and [[Bottom Brackets]]
* '''7/32"'''
* '''3/16"''' Found in [[Front Hubs]]
* '''5/32"'''
* '''1/8"'''
 
You can buy bearings from bicycle part [[distributors]] '''or''' from bearing companies.
 
=== Grades ===
 
Bearings come in different ''Grades'', the important thing to remember is '''quality and cost increase as the grade number gets lower''', so 100 grade is better than 1000 grade.  Grade 25 is the best you can buy, but you can use bearings all the way up to grade 800.
 
'''NOTE:''' Avoid mixing different kinds of bearings as they are made in batches, and bearings from the same batch work better together.  It may be tempting to consolidate bearing containers when one gets low, but it is better to just let them run out.


== Retainers ==
== Retainers ==
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== Grease ==
== Grease ==


To over simplify greases, they are designed for different loads and temperatures.  Anything made for automotive applications is usually more than adequate for the low loads and temperatures of bicycles.
See also [[Grease]]


That being said, there are greases being labeled as bicycle specific:
== Lubrication ==


* [[Pedro's]] Syn Grease Bicycle Grease
See also [[Lubrication]]
* [[Park Tool]] PolyLube 1000
* [[Finish Line]] Teflon Grease
* [[Phil Wood]] Grease
 
'''NOTE:''' Sheldon Brown recommends you use heat resistant grease for [[coaster brake hubs]].
 
=== See Also ===
 
* [http://www.nlgi.com/ National Lubricating Grease Institute]


== Shop Rags ==
== Shop Rags ==
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Housing is the ''outside'' casing, the cable is the ''inside'' wire.  While it is possible to re-use housing and cables, most people find it easier to replace it.  As a result, this becomes a good reason to get a [[distributor]] account.
Housing is the ''outside'' casing, the cable is the ''inside'' wire.  While it is possible to re-use housing and cables, most people find it easier to replace it.  As a result, this becomes a good reason to get a [[distributor]] account.


Old cables and housing can be recycled with steel.
'''Note:''' Old cables and housing can be recycled with steel.


=== Housing ===
=== Housing ===


[[Image:brake_housing.jpg|thumb|The metal in '''brake''' housing looks like a '''spring'''.]]
[[Image:brake_housing.jpg|thumb|The metal in '''brake''' housing looks like a '''spring'''.  Just think of '''spring break''' and you will never forget.]]
[[Image:derailleur_housing.jpg|thumb|The metal in '''derailleur''' housing looks like straight '''strands'''.]]
[[Image:derailleur_housing.jpg|thumb|The metal in '''derailleur''' housing looks like straight '''strands'''.]]


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* [[Shop Manual]]
* [[Shop Manual]]
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Latest revision as of 00:53, 23 November 2009

When doing any kind of budgeting or ordering it is important to remember those shop supplies that most people will take for granted -- until they run out! Like anything, the larger quantity you buy, the cheaper the bulk rate. So buy as much as you can every time.

Loose Ball Bearings

The most common bearings you will need are a supply of 3/16" for front wheels and 1/4" for rear wheels. The distributor, United Bicycle Supply, has them for cheap.

Retainers

Also known as caged ball bearings.

Grease

See also Grease

Lubrication

See also Lubrication

Shop Rags

Rags are in endless supply and an easy donation to get. Surplus T-shirts from past athletic events work great too.

Housing and Cables

Housing is the outside casing, the cable is the inside wire. While it is possible to re-use housing and cables, most people find it easier to replace it. As a result, this becomes a good reason to get a distributor account.

Note: Old cables and housing can be recycled with steel.

Housing

The metal in brake housing looks like a spring. Just think of spring break and you will never forget.
The metal in derailleur housing looks like straight strands.

You will need two types of housing, buy in 50 meter boxes:

  • Derailleur
  • Brake

Cables

There are three kinds to keep in stock, buy boxes of 100:

  • Road Brake aka Mushroom
  • ATB Brake
  • Derailleur

Patches and Vulcanizing Fluid

See Also

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