amoryns Posted August 18, 2011 Share so I was thinking about what a difference certain bearings made in aggressive skates. If I replace my mtb and road wheels' bearings with the best out there, will it go faster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obree Posted August 18, 2011 Share Inline skate wheels rotate very fast, bearings make a difference, Bicycle wheels do not rotate fast at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnydabutcher Posted August 18, 2011 Share Have too agree with obree. The comparison in rolling resistance/weight/cost just dont add up for me and its largely due to the lower rotating speed. At that low RPM there isnt mush diff if any - other than price. Ceramic will last longer but at R 50.00 a bearing I dont mind replacing them. Like Powerbalace bands, if it works for you, go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amoryns Posted August 18, 2011 Share thanks guys, have to replace my bearings on my mavic SLR's for the third time in 2 years...getting a bit much. think I will sommer source the bearings from BEARINGMAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minion Posted August 18, 2011 Share Changing to fancy ceramic bearings on a Campag crank saves about 0.3W at 100rpm. http://www.schaeffler.com/remotemedien/media/_shared_media/library/downloads/ssd_15_en_en.pdf By extension, changing to similar ceramic bearings on a wheel will save about 0.9W at 40km/h (on a road bike). Edited August 18, 2011 by Edman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amoryns Posted August 18, 2011 Share I dont travel that fast...wont make any difference then ;-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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