Ceramic bearings in a headset?

Triathlon Forum
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I am looking a purchasing a new headset and came across some that offer ceramic bearings. Would there be any logical reason to have ceramic bearings in a headset (other than to extract more $ from the consumer)? Maybe running your bike through a constant slalom course :slight_smile:

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Allan,

Two MAJOR BENEFITS with ceramic bearings in a headset.

First, you will be able to turn much faster and handle high speed turns much better and two, you will be much lighter (in the wallet) and consequently will be able to go much faster uphill!

If I were you, I’d get two right away. One to install and one for a back up.

Good luck.

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I can’t think of one benefit to you that ceramics in a headset would give.

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I have a prototype ceramic bearing equipped headset on one of my bikes. If it had made it to market, it would have retailed at right around $200.

It’s great. Works 100% as well as the 25$ headset on my rain bike.

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If you are building a gram at any price bike, then yes. Ceramic balls are lighter than steel and will save you a few grams. (probably cheaper grams than the CF chainrings)

See: http://www.storckbicycle.com/usa/files/110_fmfile_RBA_fascenario%20review0907.pdf

Sub 10 lb bike for only $18k. A “reasonable” version can be had for around $10k.