The correct thing to do is replace the axle. I have however used new bearings and grease and had decent results many times.
Personal tip: Use loose bearings instead of caged. You can fit a couple more bearings per side. I do all my axles like this. I find it much smoother.
DeadBy2050 on
Unless you’re emotionally attached to having a rebuildable bottom bracket, just get a sealed bottom bracket.
simplejackbikes on
Concerned? No just replace it.
Mental_Trouble_5791 on
It wouldn’t cause total failure to the point of unuseability but I will just feel rough
Diligent-Priority271 on
New one
3dxl on
The spindle cup is badly pitted, you can still ride it with new ball bearings and grease but its rough feeling to pedal. New spindle is cheaper and give new riding experience.
Wolfy35 on
That’s badly brindled, it’s toast would needto replace the axle. Fortunately cup & cone square taper axles are cheap and easily replaceable just need to take your old one with you to a cycle shop so they can measure it to get you the right size.
danmickla on
I mean…seriously, can you look at that and imagine it’s fine?
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MMM, crunchy!
I would get a new one.
The correct thing to do is replace the axle. I have however used new bearings and grease and had decent results many times.
Personal tip: Use loose bearings instead of caged. You can fit a couple more bearings per side. I do all my axles like this. I find it much smoother.
Unless you’re emotionally attached to having a rebuildable bottom bracket, just get a sealed bottom bracket.
Concerned? No just replace it.
It wouldn’t cause total failure to the point of unuseability but I will just feel rough
New one
The spindle cup is badly pitted, you can still ride it with new ball bearings and grease but its rough feeling to pedal. New spindle is cheaper and give new riding experience.
That’s badly brindled, it’s toast would needto replace the axle. Fortunately cup & cone square taper axles are cheap and easily replaceable just need to take your old one with you to a cycle shop so they can measure it to get you the right size.
I mean…seriously, can you look at that and imagine it’s fine?