Originally Posted by
Captain Blight
So... what about using ceramic bearings for cup-and-cone applications? Is that kosher or is it just asking to score the races?
My understanding is the latter, that the typical cup and cone bearing assemblies standard in bikes
for many years are designed with a certain useful lifespan that includes a few bearing replacement
cycles..........i.e. the races are more durable than the bearings, which are cheaper and more easily
replaced. But I have to admit I've never tried it.