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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 05:56 PM
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I posted under wheel and tire but no one is online there. im trying to put an rc components savage eclipse wheel off a 2011 SG on my 2007 SG but my bearings are sticking out of the hub 1/4". does anyone know if I can make this work? Do I have to buy new hubs? is there a bearing that will fit? any help or advice would be great. Thanks chris
 
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Your bike has twin-row 1" bearings, but the 'new' wheel may have been made for single-row 25mm bearings. You may find you can get single-row 1" bearings that will fit instead. Take one of your twin row bearings to a suitable store, where they will be able to check specs.
 
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