CeramicSpeed overhauls its entire bottom bracket range
Previously offering two bearing versions for all of its bottom brackets (coated and uncoated), CeramicSpeed has now simplified things with the new BB Alpha range that brings just a single bearing choice.
This overhauled range features new, hardened stainless steel races that are claimed to be more corrosion-resistant, harder-wearing, and with shaping that offers additional bearing support (to better handle preload). New custom seals claim a 500% improvement in sealing, while new plastic dust covers (which went through 28 iterations) are said to add further protection, too.
The company claims all of that was achieved without any loss (or gain) in efficiency. Meanwhile, improvements to the aluminium cups save approximately 10% weight. All BB Alpha bottom brackets are covered by CeramicSpeed’s lifetime warranty and retail for US$429 / €389.
