Ceramic Bearings
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Ceramic Bearings
by Kirk » Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:19 am
On my Catrike Expedition I installed ceramic bearings front and rear before deciding to convert it to E-Assist. The increased performance is striking. So I was wondering if it would be worth putting ABEC-7 ceramic bearings in my hub motor? They would be similar to these at VXB.com http://www.vxb.com/page/bearings/PROD/Kit8923 Probably would go with a Stainless cage, sealed race version something like these ABEC-5 bearings http://www.vxb.com/page/bearings/PROD/Kit8163 Not sure if any performance increase would be worth the $120 investment though. Like an all night diner, I'm open to suggestions.
Stable:
05 Catrike Road (Yellow), 20" 48V 1000W GM hub motor,12s24Ah Lipo batt.
12 Catrike Expedition (Candy Purple), 18s32Ah Lipo batt. Lyen 18 FET low RDS controller, C'Lyte HS3540 hub motor, CA-SA, Mueller Bros. Windwrap XT fairing, Terra Cycle Cargo Monster extension. Still evolving, should be interesting by next Spring.
2011 Roll Over America tour, 50 Velomobiles, 5000 Km, 24 days, Portland, OR-Washington DC, July 28th-August 24th 2011, damn I was tired after that.
05 Catrike Road (Yellow), 20" 48V 1000W GM hub motor,12s24Ah Lipo batt.
12 Catrike Expedition (Candy Purple), 18s32Ah Lipo batt. Lyen 18 FET low RDS controller, C'Lyte HS3540 hub motor, CA-SA, Mueller Bros. Windwrap XT fairing, Terra Cycle Cargo Monster extension. Still evolving, should be interesting by next Spring.
2011 Roll Over America tour, 50 Velomobiles, 5000 Km, 24 days, Portland, OR-Washington DC, July 28th-August 24th 2011, damn I was tired after that.
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