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Very low
friction. The friction in a typical bearing
with silicon nitride balls and steel rings
is about 10 % less than in an all steel
configuration. |
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Cup and cone
system. In hubs without cage/retainer the
friction will be reduced. The superior
surface on the silicon nitride balls
generates less friction than the original
steel balls. |
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Extremely
wear resistant because of the hardness. The
ceramic material is much harder than the
hardest of bearing steels. |
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Weight
reduction. Silicon nitride is 60% lighter
than steel. This gives less material to
accelerate when the speed changes and thus
results in a quicker response of the bicycle. |
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Safe
operation even when using low amounts
lubricant. This gives greater possibility to
reduce the friction coming from lubricant
viscous drag. |
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No risk of
seizure. The seizure risk is absolutely
minimal. The silicon nitride will not
micro-weld to the steel. |
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Tolerant to
dirt and dust. Although bearings work best
in clean environments the ceramic balls help
the bearing to survive also under less pure
conditions. |
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Resistant
towards corrosion. The ceramic balls will
maintain their superior finish and integrity
over prolonged times of usage. |
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Together
with special seals and lubrication the
friction in ceramic bearings can be some
20-30 times lower than steel bearings with
standard friction seals and standard
lubrication. |
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Increased
stiffness. Higher stiffness from the silicon
nitride balls will increase stiffness in the
bottom bracket and hubs. |
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Long
lifetime. Under similar conditions the
hybrid/ceramic bearings will last
approximately 5 times longer but
CeramicSpeed has experienced up to 20 times
longer lifetime. |
