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[Closed] Wheel bearings ~ Ceramic or Stainless?

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I need to replace some wheel bearings, one hope wheel, one novatec. I’ve noticed these:

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F272789309766

They seem a good price for the stainless and the ceramics are the same as the stainless at say crc. Any experience of the ceramics? Worth the extra?


 
Posted : 06/11/2018 12:40 pm
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You get what you pay for. If its cheap there is a reason why. Roadies like ceramic as they do spin a bit better but they don't seem to last long when used in crappy conditions compared to standard bearings.


 
Posted : 06/11/2018 12:47 pm
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Ceramic for me. Purely for longevity. Can’t say I have noticed the extra 3watts or minuscule weight saving but every little helps.


 
Posted : 06/11/2018 12:49 pm
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What normally kills your bearings?


 
Posted : 06/11/2018 1:04 pm
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@hadge any suggestions of where to buy?


 
Posted : 06/11/2018 2:26 pm

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