2014 Ceramicspeed Catalogue

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“As a time trial specialist and World ChampionI know how important it is to save watts.

That is why riding CeramicSpeed bearings motivate me.It helps me ride faster and save watts.”

Tony MartinOmega Pharma - Quick-Step

CeramicSpeed bearings help you ride faster using lessenergy. This can be the difference between winning and losing. Whether you ride for pleasure or you are a pro athlete fighting the elements and the clock, you will benefit from riding CeramicSpeed bearings. In an Iron Distance event you can save up to 9 minutes! Take advantage whether you are riding road, tri, off-road or track.

CeramicSpeed bearings reduce friction and increase thelongevity of the bearings. Tests prove that you save 6 to 9 watts with CeramicSpeed bearings in hubs, pulley wheels and bottom bracket compared to a set of standard bearings. Tests are undertaken using exactly the same CeramicSpeed bearings that our sponsored teams are using and which are available in bike stores worldwide.

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“The right equipment combined with peakphysical fitness gives top performance. Team

Astana is focused on both and that is whywe are riding CeramicSpeed bearings. These

small invisible parts on the bike play animportant role to increase performance.

CeramicSpeed bearings lower the friction,increase the power transfer and help us save

watts and increase top speed.”

Dmitriy SedounSports Director,

Technical responsible,Team Astana

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Tests are made on SRM Science PowerMeter(accuracy +/- 0,5%). For detailed testinformation please see ceramicspeed.com

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The founder of CeramicSpeed, Jacob Csizmadia, was the first to break the magic 500 km barrier in 24-Hour Inline skating. Prior to the record in 1998, the record distance was 470 km. Jacob built his own ceramic bearings for the 1998 world record and the bearings played an important role in the record-breaking 505 km event.

This was the foundation for developing bearings with extremely low friction. After the world record, Jacob Csizmadia wanted to give other athletes this opportunity and began specializing in ceramic bear-ing upgrades for bikes. CeramicSpeed was officially founded in 2004.

Jacob Csizmadia personally supervises upgrades of bicycles for professional teams at the Tour de France and individual racing enthusiasts around the world.

CeramicSpeed has 15 years’ experience in bearing

applications and has throughout the years devel-oped a close relationship with the best suppliers of components in each field. This enables us to design bearing solutions in accordance with our vision “De-velop bearing solutions without compromises!”

This entrepreneurship has led CeramicSpeed to where it is today. CeramicSpeed is a world-wide supplier of highest quality top performance bearings which can really make a difference to you.

CeramicSpeed is represented in more than 20 countries and our products are available at a large number of bicycle retailers in each country and on our webshop. Our products are also used by high-end bike component manufacturers.

But we are still at the beginning - we want to help many more enthusiasts achieve better performance regardless of whether you are riding road, tri, off-road or track.

“Starting from scratch and now feeling the recognition thatCeramicSpeed bearings have in the market is just amazing.

This recognition can only be achieved because our bearings reallymake a difference. As we say in our vision statement, we

do not compromise. This is a defining aspect of our success.”

Jacob CsizmadiaCeramicSpeed founder and CEO

The extremely low friction of the CeramicSpeed bearingsis essential to the benefits it offers.

The ultra-smooth CeramicSpeed balls are 400% smoother than steel balls and more than 100% smoother thanother ceramic balls used in bicycle bearings. The extreme smoothness gives you significantly less rolling resistance.This allows you to maintain a higher speed using lessenergy.

Due to the very low friction of our bearings, you will experi-ence that your crank spins more freely, your wheelsroll faster and your pulley wheels spin with a frictionclose to zero.

With CeramicSpeed bearings you are using less energyto maintain speed whether you are a Pro or an enthusiastriding for pleasure.

“Riding CeramicSpeed bearings gives mean edge because I know my power is goingstraight to the wheels and not being wastedon friction in the bearings.I only use the best materials available andI therefore choose to equip my bike with thebest bottom brackets and pulleys on the market”

Dirk BockelProfessional triathlete

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Pulley Wheel Bearing Test - CeramicSpeed best in testThis is an independent test carried out by Friction Facts. The test includes 19 sets of Pulley Wheels purchased through typical on-line bicycle retailers.

The goal of the test has been to determine the most efficient set of de-railleur pulleys, and to compare efficiencies of common bearing techno-logie used within the pulleys. For the test procedure, the pulleys were subjected to a similar load and RPM as in a true bicycle drivetrain. The accuracy of the RTPT is +/- 0.001 watts.

The test procedure do not take into account the effects of environmental variables on efficiency, such as road dirt, water etc. Many pulleys are designed to accommodate multiple facets of operational performance, not only efficiency. Please keep this in mind, as this test solely looks at clean conditons efficiency.

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CeramicSpeed specializes in manufacturing top performance bearings developed for ambitious cyclists. Our bearings are hand built in Denmark and offer state of the art quality, technology and performance. CeramicSpeed founder Jacob Csizmadia was the first person in the world to introduce ceramic bearings to professional cycling.

The primary benefit of CeramicSpeed bearings is extremely low rolling resistance. This saves you energy and helps you go faster. Our bearings last longer than standard bearings made with both steel balls and other ceramic balls. CeramicSpeed bearings also have increased stiffness for better power transfer.

CeramicSpeed is distributed to the bicycle aftermarket worldwide as well as OEM customers. Our bearings are also used in motor sport and other sporting disciplines.

Today, the company includes a division for industrial bearings applications.

Oversized Pulley Wheel Systems - Pulley Wheel size matters but bearings make a bigger difference

Comparison of friction in different pulley sizes

The same bearings were used for each of the 5 pulley combinations, and the chain tension etc. was held constant.

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“Your bike can be exposed to extreme conditionswhen riding off-road. One weekend it is 30°C withdust and sun and the next it can be 4°C with rainand mud. Standard steel bearings often need to be replaced every weekend when you ride in these condi-tions. This is not the case with CeramicSpeed bearings.They keep spinning and spinning under all conditions.I am especially fond of the titanium pulley wheels.

Apart from the extreme longevity,I also experience a very lowrolling resistance whichoptimizes the power transfer.”

Klaus NielsenProfessional MTB rider

The stiffness of your bottom bracket plays an important role in getting the most from your effort when you are riding.

CeramicSpeed balls are 63% stiffer than steel balls.Bearing stiffness is vital to getting all your energy trans-ferred into the wheels.

The higher stiffness of the CeramicSpeed balls improves the stiffness in the bottom bracket area. A stiffer bottom bracket ensures your energy is optimally utilized and more watts will go into the drivetrain of your bike. For you, this means higher speed without using any more energy.

Increased stiffness is especially noticeable in acceleration and sprints.

CeramicSpeed bearings are preferred by many mechanicsdue to their longevity and the great performance. Themechanics save time and the maintenance of the bike ismade easier.

Due to the unique quality of the CeramicSpeed balls andthe construction of the bearings they are less sensitive towater and other contamination. Corrosion is rarely seen.The balls are 128% harder than steel balls and 15%harder than other ceramic balls seen in the market. Thehardness and the extreme smoothness mean that theCeramicSpeed balls polish the races instead of wearingthem.

Bearing grease is also an important part of the longevityof the bearings. CeramicSpeed uses a specially designedgrease to ensure the very low friction and the long lifespan of the bearings.

The high quality and the longevity of the bearing makeCeramicSpeed bearings ideally suited for both roadracing and off-road disciplines.

“We normally change bearings often during the season, butCeramicSpeed bearings are very reliable and last the entire season.The construction of the bearings is very good and we rarely seecorrosion or contamination of CeramicSpeed bearings. It savestime for the mechanics and the riders get faster bearings.”

Alejandro TorralboMechanicTeam Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank

The low friction of the CeramicSpeed bearings ensures that all of your power is transferred to the drivetrain instead of being wasted. This gives you a higher top speed.

CeramicSpeed bearings in hubs, pulley wheels and bottom bracket spin faster and allow you to more easily maintain your speed. When you are going downhill you will experience a signifi-cant increase in speed without using more energy.

For a sprinter, CeramicSpeed helps you fight for the last bit of top speed!

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CeramicSpeed bottom brackets offer the lowest friction,increase the drivetrain stiffness and give you the bestpower transfer. High-quality components are assembledby hand into CeramicSpeed bearings.

The cups are designed to be as light and as stiff as pos-sible while protecting the bearings against contamination. CeramicSpeed also makes upgraded bearings for Press-fit systems like BB30 and BB90 which do not use cups.

Bottom brackets are available in a special version withcoated bearings. Both the inside and outside of the race-ways are coated with a material that is 75% harder thanhardened steel. This special coating reduces even furtherthe friction while increasing resistance to water, salt anddirt contamination.

CeramicSpeed bottom brackets are available for road,track, triathlon and MTB.

CeramicSpeed pulley wheels are made to guide the chain in its ideal line and perform smooth and precise shift-ing. CeramicSpeed bearings virtually eliminate the drag normally associated with standard pulley wheels. Pulley wheels spin at the highest RPM; 4-5 times faster than the bottom bracket on a road bike (depending on gear ratio and speed). Therefore, low friction is extremely important in your pulley wheels.

CeramicSpeed pulley wheels are available as standard inaluminum and in a titanium version for extreme longevity. The titanium pulley wheels are also available withcoated bearings. The combination of titanium pulleywheels and coated bearings gives the world’s best pulley wheels with the lowest friction and highest longevity.

The coating adds protection against wear and corrosion. While the coating is beneficial in all applications, the most significant benefits are seen when the bearings are used for off-road disciplines. CeramicSpeed pulley wheels are available for road and MTB in 9, 10 and 11 speed ver-sions.

Optimize your favorite wheelset with CeramicSpeed bear-ings. We offer complete kits for most leading brands.

CeramicSpeed wheel kits reduce friction and give youlower rolling resistance. This upgrade will give you thegreatest return for your energy.

Many of the upgrade kits are also available in a coated

version. Both the inside and outside of the raceways arecoated with a material that is 75% harder than hardenedsteel. This special coating reduces even further the rollingfriction while increasing resistance to water, salt anddirt contamination.

Loose balls are also available for hubs that do not usecartridge bearings.

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Wheel bearing - Lifetime testCeramicSpeed vs. steel bearings

This wheel bearing lifetime test was conducted in CeramicSpeed’s own laboratory. All parameters, including wheel, tire, speed, load on the wheel, drum surface etc. were kept constant throughout the tests.

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Wheel bearing - Lifetime testCeramicSpeed vs. other ceramic bearings

In this test we compared the durability of CeramicSpeed bearings to other ceramic wheel bearings. The test is a highly accelerated test where the bearings are being exposed to shock, lack of lubrication etc. in order to document the diffe-rence in quality and performance. The choice of raw materials do not only affect the friction in the bearings but also the lifetime.

CeramicSpeed bearings run 1.5 to 4 times longer than any other ceramic bearings without any wear or damage.

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CeramicSpeed specializes in manufacturing top performance bearings developed for ambitious cyclists.

Our bearings are hand built in Denmark and offer stateof the art quality, technology and performance. Ceramic-Speed founder Jacob Csizmadia was the first person tointroduce ceramic bearings to professional cycling.

The primary benefit of CeramicSpeed bearings is extremely low rolling resistance. This saves you energyand helps you go faster. Our bearings last longer than

standard bearings made with both steel balls and otherceramic balls. CeramicSpeed bearings also have increased stiffness for better power transfer.

CeramicSpeed is distributed to the bicycle aftermarketworldwide as well as to OEM customers. Our bearingsare also used in motorsport and other sporting disciplines.

Today, the company includes a division for industrialbearings applications.

All parts for CeramicSpeed bearings are carefully selected from high quality suppliers. Our aim is to deliver top performance bearings to competitive athletes and othersseeking to optimize their performance.

The construction of the CeramicSpeed bearings is stateof the art. The CeramicSpeed balls have an outstandingquality and super smooth surface compared to bothsteel balls and other ceramic balls used for bicycles.This gives the bearings extreme impact strength andvery low friction.

The balls are kept in place by a reinforced polyamidecage. Balls and cages are matched (within microns) withthe finest hardened steel raceways with an ultra-smoothpolished groove. To this we add the optimized low-viscosi-ty CeramicSpeed grease and no-contact seals tokeep water and dirt away from the balls.

Every single bearing is hand built in Denmark underwhite room conditions. We inspect each bearing byhand four times during the building process to ensurethat all parts are matched perfect.

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“Because we aim to win races, component-perfor-mance is paramount. The reason for using

CeramicSpeed bearings is two dimensional.Obviously, there is the technological part. On the

bike there are many spinning parts and if they have less friction the riders perform better.

If you spin a crank with CeramicSpeed bearings you see it keeps spinning longer than a crank with

standard bearings. The low friction of Ceramic-Speed is next to none. The second dimension is the motivation given to the rider. Riders perform better when they feel confident that they have been pro-

vided the best equipment available.”

Rolf AldagTechnical Advisor

Team Omega Pharma - Quick-Step

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