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Old 05-12-11, 08:19 AM
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Zipp isn't exactly a non-biased source are they?

The power savings from ceramic bearing in good quality hubs are so small as to be almost undetectable, even assuming you replace Grade 25 steel balls with Grade 5 ceramic. The OP could get nearly the same benefit by just setting fire to a $20 bill.
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