Hope BB bearings - ceramic or stainless?

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7 posts & 7 voices | Started 1 year ago by jamesgarbett | Latest reply from aperrott

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jamesgarbett - Member

Anyone tried both and found ceramic lasted longer?

Posted 1 year ago #
ChrisB - Member

Not tried both, but I got a second-hand ceramic one off eBay for £35.

Posted 1 year ago #
this_wreckage - Member

Only had a SS one here but it's still going strong after 12 months with zero maintenance where as the SLX it replaced died after about 2 months.

Posted 1 year ago #
Northwind - Member

I've heard people say the ceramic is "smoother" but I really doubt anyone could pick that out in a pepsi taste test.

Posted 1 year ago #
squattingmouse - Member

stainless running for about 9 months here with no problems at all despite winter, lack of cleaning etc etc

Posted 1 year ago #
walla24 - Member

ceramic definately feels smoother to the touch ie by finger, have one of each and both are now 1 year plus and super smooth...

Posted 1 year ago #
aperrott - Member

ceramic noticeably smoother imo, definitely worth the extra. Had a ceramic hope bb on my last bike for nearly a year. Got immersed in water many times, loads of v.muddy rides and i jetwashed the hell out if it and it stayed super smooth the whole time

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