Gerdes 5x5 bearings and seals

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I have a new set of Gerdes 5x5 wheels and brakes that I'm putting on my Smith Mini . I don't particularly care for the seal configuration as the seal and cone are one part and the lip of the seal actually seats in the rim bearing surface just outside of where the bearing presses in . I would like to have the bearing and seat separate with the seal actually seating on the adjustment bushings and tap in fit in the wheel . The current seal configuration creates a good bit of drag not to mention the ID of the bearing has a rather large radius that would require bushings with a radius to match . My bushings are all straight cut and I would rather go to a conventional set up . Anyone here that might have converted to standard bearings and seals , please toss your ideas at me . Thanx Dennis