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Carbon Steel Vs. Stainless Steel
#1
I am wandering which ball bearing is better in composition (better made)?
Either Carbon Steel grade 300 or Stainless Steel Grade 100?
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
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#2
I'm don't know much about this, but some others were discussing it here:
http://forums.bikeride.com/thread-532.html

Chris found this link to some detailed bearing info:
http://www.smbbearings.com/SMBtechdata.htm#bearingmaterial
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#3
Thank you that does help.
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
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