Since i started using it regularly i haven t had to replace any bearings at all probably because the bearings are of such high quality as is the lightning lube.
Best lube for fulcrum ceramic bearing.
I don t buy into the ceramic bearing stuff either.
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Its been stated that worn bearings should be replaced because they will be noisy because 301 321 is a dry lube.
But there s no need really as this is a problem that can usually be solved by just adjusting the bearings which if your an owner of fulcrum wheels takes just one tool and two minutes.
See also npb state of the art cleaning lube facility.
That makes upgrading to ceramic bearings a serious investment fine for a professional cycling team less so for a privateer racer.
Ceramic 1 4 inch ball on left and a 1 4 inch steel ball on right.
The standard quantity of oil varies with bearing size but is approximately one drop 3 6mg per bearing up to r 2 size and two drops 6 12mg for larger sizes.
But i m not going to make fun of those who do in a community of people who use 2000 wheels for club rides.
This is because the properties.
The ceramic bearing has found uses in industrial applications where there is high speed high load and consequently high temperature.
According to research a well made ceramic bearing will roll faster saving you energy and allowing faster cruising speeds compared to an equivalent steel bearing.
Boca bearings is the best bearing company but i have a tip for.
We all have our techy weaknesses so i d suggest everyone backs down lest your i can t ride a non ultrashift bike attitude gets similarly pee d upon.
Usb ceramic ultra smooth bearings fulcrum has a long standing reputation for the extremely high performance of its hubs in terms of smoothness and reliability.
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It s called stainless steel not stain free steel and does need lube if you expect your bearings to last very long.
The standard quantity of grease is 30 5 of the bearing s internal free volume.
While the ceramic balls need no protection form corrosion the rest of the bearing does.
I used the lube while installing them.
Some were the high speed bearings and one set was their ceramic bearings.
In fact all the projects are entirely developed in our r d department and we have put obsessive care into taking care of every detail.