Israel Start Up Nation equipped with bikes Factor, Astana PremierTech with bike Wilier Triestina e Qhubeka Assos riding a BMC: these are some of the very special WorldTour bikes equipped this year with the components supplied by Ceramic Speed, a Danish company with enormous experience in the production of ceramic bearings for friction reduction.
A long list of champions
Athletes of the caliber of Chris Froome, Fabio Arau, James Nizzolo, Dominic Pozzo alive, Jakob Fuglsang e Alexander Vlasov use CeramicSpeed on their bicycle. The products of the Danish brand are equipped with the OSPW system with oversized pulleys that improve drivetrain efficiency and eliminate friction. This device was developed in close collaboration with the WorldTour teams themselves, as well as with the valuable assistance of several professional triathletes. A rigorous training program road test, Supported by analytical data, proved that OSPW systems generate 30-60% less friction than traditional pulleys.
Low friction bearings
The large CeramicSpeed light alloy pulleys are equipped with low friction bearings produced by the same company. Furthermore, they are mounted on a light cage made of polyamide and carbon fiber together with titanium screws.
Key details
La Component selection is a fundamental part of performance In sports. Shaving off a few seconds can really make the difference between winning and losing. Often, even a small advantage can contribute to a victory.
And when it comes to bicycle components, both visible and invisible, everything plays a fundamental role.
You save watts
CeramicSpeed produces some of the best bearings in the world, with the lowest friction and longest life, contributing to the ability to save several wattsThe mission of this Made in Denmark company is to ensure that the teams and athletes they support, as well as the bicycle manufacturers, can achieve maximum performance.
Performance over time
«All CeramicSpeed bearings are handmade in Denmark – but says Graziano Beltrami, owner of Beltrami TSA the company that exclusively represents CeramicSpeed in Italy – and to do so, the best materials available are used. These all pass through amulti-stage inspection throughout the entire manufacturing process. Developing low-friction bearings is one thing, but producing bearings that can still deliver the same performance a year later is another story entirely."
Continuous innovation and optimization
But the innovation and development of the Danish brand do not stop there.
«By combining the properties of standard CeramicSpeed bearings with a patented coating – Beltrami continues – the company has succeeded in creating a bearing that is even capable of further exceeding the previous level of performance. Thanks to one special treatment applied on steel tracks, in fact, a 75% harder surface compared to standard hardened steel tracks: this is the answer for those looking for the best in terms of performance and longevity».
