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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: not-fishing on November 10, 2015, 05:54:57 PM

Title: Time for for new tires so considering Ceramics
Post by: not-fishing on November 10, 2015, 05:54:57 PM
Has anyone used those new-fangled ceramic wheel bearings in a motorcycle?

No use making my bike work any harder than it has to.  and yes my diet is progressing - slooowly
Title: Re: Time for for new tires so considering Ceramics
Post by: Triple Jim on November 10, 2015, 06:19:37 PM
The difference in rolling resistance will be so small as to not be measurable.  By far, most of the friction is caused by the tires rolling on the road.
Title: Re: Time for for new tires so considering Ceramics
Post by: oldbike54 on November 10, 2015, 06:24:44 PM
Quote from: Triple Jim on November 10, 2015, 06:19:37 PM
The difference in rolling resistance will be so small as to not be measurable.  By far, most of the friction is caused by the tires rolling on the road.

 Weren't these developed for jet engines to withstand extreme heat ? The only advantage might be that less lubricant would be needed .

  Dusty