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Ceramic Bearings
Tipical appilcations for Ceramic Bearing are on hi-rev devices (over 20.000 rpm), hi-temperature or chemically agressive environments.
Today Ceramic Bearings are getting really over-estimated among bicycle enthusiasts.
Commonly these Bearings feature Ceramic balls and steel races to fight Ceramic fragility and the extremely hi cost of machining such hard material.
Additionally steel races can absorb sharper impacts.
To enhance the feel of low-rolling resistance bearings are normally equipped with rather light seals.
When you are choosing to use Ceramic Bearings just be aware that fashion have made them quite trendy but their higher price does not mean they offer advantages on every area.
Lower rolling resistance.
Slight weight reduction (ca 1gr. less on each hub bearing).
Balls do not suffer corrosion however the ligher seals and their higher ball hardness could quickly reduce life of races in case of contamination.
Bearing seals are normally the first resposable of bearing life and durability, however tighter seals increase friction, their use on MTB environment can be really dependable. |
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