Do Ceramic Bottom Brackets Make A Difference

In the december 4 2006 issue of velo news there is a very nice article on page 40 by their technical editor lennard zinn in the article zinn compiles a chart of test data that compares the rotational resistance of among others an fsa mega exo steel ball bearing bottom bracket as compared to the same bottom bracket equipped with ceramic bearings.

Do ceramic bottom brackets make a difference.

What are the main types of bottom bracket. My oldest daughter went thru her braces ordeal over 6 years ago and honestly i would not have recommended a dog to go there for teeth care. Bbinfinite is silent performance. Save my name email and website in this browser for the next time i comment.

Of the five manufacturers with both ceramic and steel bottom brackets included in this test three of the five of the manufacturers ceramic products exhibited higher frictional losses than their steel counterparts within the same standard. Ceramic bearings are said to offer reduced friction lower weight and improved longevity. Find out if they re worth the expense. For bottom bracket applications the maximum sustained rpm may be 130 explains lew.

For wheel hub applications the maximum rpm may be 500 600 revolutions per kilometer depends on wheel tyre. There are two main types of bicycle bottom bracket namely those that thread into your frame and those that are pressed in.