I then removed the steel ball bearings and replaced with the ceramic hybrid ball bearings.
Ceramic bearings worth it.
Ceramic bearings are incredibly costly to manufacture in comparison to steel bearings.
So the bearing races will tend to wear out faster from the harder ceramic bearings.
Are ceramic bearings worth it.
Be sure while installing the new bearings that you do not forget the hub ball bearing spacer pic 5.
If there is one thing we see a lot in comments sections about ceramic bearings it is people claiming ceramic bearings do not offer benefits and are not worth their cost.
I say heck nooooo to much money for just a couple of bearing jang was shocked when he got the price tag.
Ceramic bearings are said to offer reduced friction lower weight and improved longevity.
Ceramic bearings are used in industrial machines because they spin at 25 000rpm and there are significant advantages but a bike wheel.
They are not a magic bullet for years of super slick service.
Ceramic bearings are fitted to provide a short term marginal racing gain.
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If there is one thing we see a lot in comments sections about ceramic bearings it is people claiming ceramic bearings do not offer benefits.
One other thought is the bearing races the ceramic bearings run on.
So one won t gain any longevity advantage with the ceramic bearings they ll tend to wear out faster as the races get worn down faster.
For the industrial applications they are designed for this cost is offset by the increased lifespan and significant improvement in performance they provide.
Those are still steel races.
Are wider tyres really faster.