Thread: Ceramic vs standard bottom bracket bearings is there a difference?
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Old 11-03-15 | 11:09 PM
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A friend of mine insists that his ceramic BB saves him 7 watts over steel. Good trick, since even a crappy BB consumes less than 1 watt. Here is an article with tests that say ceramic is no better.
Friction Facts: measuring bottom bracket drag - BikeRadar USA
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