What’s the biggest con in cycling tech? Alex Paton is on a mission to find out! In this deep dive into bearings, Alex speaks with Matt Harvey, co-founder of Enduro Bearings, to uncover the truth about upgraded ceramic bearings. Are they really worth the price? And how much do they really improve performance? Hit play and join the conversation to learn everything you need to know about bike bearings!
⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️
00:00 Are ceramic bearings the biggest con in cycling?
00:41 Speaking to Matt Harvey, from Enduro Bearings!
07:40 The purpose of bearings & how they differ
12:57 What makes a great bearing? 👌
16:12 Are upgraded ceramic bearings actually better?
19:16 Is the price worth it?
21:29 Differences between balls & bearings
26:28 Social media & ceramic bearings
27:54 How are bearings affected by load?
31:09 Longevity with performance bearings
33:31 Are upgraded bearings good value for money?
35:38 ABEC ratings
39:04 High-quality bearing & low-quality grease
40:21 Matt's thoughts on solid lubrication
44:17 What does the future hold for bearings?
45:22 So, are ceramic bearings worth it?
48:34 Thank you, Matt!
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