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[Closed] Hope BB bearings - ceramic or stainless?

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Anyone tried both and found ceramic lasted longer?


 
Posted : 27/01/2011 6:29 pm
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Not tried both, but I got a second-hand ceramic one off eBay for £35.


 
Posted : 27/01/2011 9:49 pm
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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 : 27/01/2011 10:35 pm
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I've heard people say the ceramic is "smoother" but I really doubt anyone could pick that out in a pepsi taste test.


 
Posted : 27/01/2011 10:41 pm
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stainless running for about 9 months here with no problems at all despite winter, lack of cleaning etc etc


 
Posted : 27/01/2011 10:47 pm
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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 : 27/01/2011 10:49 pm
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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


 
Posted : 27/01/2011 11:03 pm