Our 2015 brochure where you can read more about our core products and why you should choose Ceramic Speed products for your team/cycle.

1. WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES THE RIGHT BICYCLE GEAR MAKE? ROAD · OFF-ROAD · TRI
FREE SPEED
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HOW
TO SAVE
W A T T S
It all began with a vision. A vision so strong and so
precise, it became revolutionary. Setting world records
and leading standards were something that derived from
the very beginning of CeramicSpeed’s story.
Jacob Csizmadia set the records and the standards. He
became the first person to exceed 500 km, on in-line
skates within 24 hours; he did so having hand constructed
his own ceramic bearings. Later on, Jacob became
interested in cycling and introduced ceramic bearings to
the cycling industry in 2000.
In 2004, the company was officially founded and from
there, it took off. Today, CeramicSpeed is the leading
company which solely focuses on producing bearings and
optimised chains for the cycling industry. Many World Tour
teams and professional triathletes around the world
benefit from the free speed and the performance
advantage that our bearings offer. We personally
supervise upgrades of bicycles for professional World Tour
teams and individual racing enthusiasts around the world.
A remarkable story, which has led to free speed,
better performance and victories for a huge number of
teams and athletes around the world. Jacob’s passion
for setting records and leading standards is just part of
CeramicSpeed’s DNA.
V I C T O R Y
Supervise upgrades of bicycles for professional
World Tour Teams and racing enthusiasts
around the world
THE STORY BEHIND
FREE SPEED
Headquarters
CeramicSpeed
Noergaardsvej 3
7500 Holstebro
Denmark
Phone +45 97 40 25 44
sport@ceramicspeed.com
ceramicspeed.com
Take advantage of the
CeramicSpeed products
around the world
Part of the Victory
INCREASE YOUR
MAXIMUM
PERFORMANCE
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2. I want to be the first to cross the finishing line so every second counts.
It is necessary to constantly optimise my training, my nutrition
and my gear. When my bike is fully upgraded with
the best gear on the market, it really motivates me.
It is amazing riding with CeramicSpeed Bearings.
I feel the difference in less rolling resistance and
I am able to maintain a higher speed.
This is crucial for reaching my
maximum performance.
Alberto Contador · Team Tinkoff-Saxo
Part of the Victory
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Physical fitness and equipment choice are
essential parts of performance in sport. Finding
those extra few seconds of effort, bridging the
gap between winning and losing, all require gains,
small gains that make a big difference.
When it comes to bicycle components, the visible
and invisible, small and large, all play an equally
important part in how well your bike performs.
Paying attention to the hidden parts is a proven,
often unrecognized way to obtain the upper hand.
By supplying the world’s best bearings with the
lowest friction and at the same time extended
lifetime, CeramicSpeed gives you the opportunity
to save watts and enhance your performance
as a rider.
We want you, as well as our teams, athletes
and high-end bicycle manufacturers, to succeed.
The aim is to give you all a fantastic bike
experience, a joyful ride where you use your
energy in the best possible way.
We look forward to welcoming you to the
growing number of CeramicSpeed users
worldwide and to becoming
“Part of the Victory”.
The aim is to give you all
a fantastic bike experience
and to enhance your performance
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When developing CeramicSpeed Bottom Brackets, our focus
is on delivering the lowest possible friction combined with an
extended lifetime. The bottom brackets increase drivetrain
stiffness and provide the very best in power transfer.
Bottom brackets are available for all standards, using cups
constructed from lightweight aluminium.
The bearings inside are produced with the unique CeramicSpeed
Balls with an extreme impact strength, roundness, smoothness
and hardness. These components offer you bottom brackets
where extremely low friction and enhanced lifetime go hand in
hand.
With more than 150 types of bottom brackets, CeramicSpeed
products fit almost all standards available on the market.
The bottom brackets are also available with coated bearings.
The coated version provides further reductions in friction while
reducing wear and increasing resistance to water and dirt
contamination.
More high-end bike manufacturers are using CeramicSpeed
Bottom Brackets as the products deliver noticeable results.
The ability to see and feel how freely the crank spins when
ridden is the perfect demonstration of free speed. CeramicSpeed
produces complete bottom bracket products available for road,
off-road or triathlon disciplines. See our bottom bracket matrix
on ceramicspeed.com under the Techlab section.
This table shows the savings you can achieve
with a complete CeramicSpeed bearing upgrade
(wheel bearings, pulley wheels and bottom bracket
- UFO chain savings are not included)
For detailed test information, please go to ceramicspeed.com
Bottom Brackets
“To succeed in winning an Ironman, I need to have
extreme endurance and the best equipment I can
get; this comes down to the smallest parts.
To keep performance at a peak for many hours,
any watt I can save is crucial. This is exactly
why riding CeramicSpeed Bearings motivates me.
It helps me ride faster or use less energy.”
Frederik Van Lierde
Ironman World Champion 2013
Time saved
(40 km/h)
0:50 min
1:52 min
3:45 min
Time saved
(32 km/h)
2:00 min
4:30 min
9:00 min
Distance
(km)
40
90
180
Increase your
maximum
performance
Time saved
(48 km/h)
0:25 min
0:55 min
1:50 min
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When optimising your bike, it pays off to focus on every detail, especially on the small
parts inside your bike. These parts play an important role when you want to
maximise your performance. The unique technology behind
CeramicSpeed Bearings allows a rider to hit faster speed or to save energy.
Testing shows a 6 to 9 watt saving with CeramicSpeed Bearings in
hubs, pulley wheels and bottom bracket, in comparison to a set
of standard bearings. It is a claim backed up by testing and
achieved due to the high quality components, unique
CeramicSpeed Balls and application of precise knowledge. Your
total savings are upgraded even further when using a CeramicSpeed
UFO Chain. This will add between 2-5 watts to your total energy savings,
completing your competitive advantage up to 14 watts.
Join the growing group of World Tour riders and pro triathletes
taking advantage of watt saving bearings and optimised chains.
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Low friction
makes the wheels spin
Low friction matters and it is not a myth anymore. It is all about the
riding experience, where friction plays a natural part in the way your bike
performs. Paying attention to the small parts on your bike gives you the
opportunity to save energy or ride faster, without compromising your
energy levels. The all-important feature, low friction, becomes your
competitive advantage.
Marginal gains make a significant difference. There are several parts on
your bike, which can help you ride faster while using less energy.
When activated, these almost invisible parts can change forever the way
you ride. Low friction in your bottom bracket, pulley wheels, hubs and
chain, will make you ride smoother and faster, at the same time achieving
a better biking experience.
When you start riding with CeramicSpeed, your power savings are real.
We don’t like wasting energy, either yours or ours,
so the gains we promise are the gains delivered.
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The CeramicSpeed Oversized Pulley Wheel System
(OSPW System) is a proof of innovation and
performance specially crafted for the cycling world. The
new OSPW System sharpens the dragless spin of your
drivetrain by smoothly guiding your chain to achieve the
minimum friction possible. The CeramicSpeed 17-tooth
OSPW System increases your power savings by at least
2.4 watts. This unique system has been developed for
optimal gains and delivers unrivaled frictional power
savings.
Available for Shimano 10s and 11s road, the oversized
pulleys are produced from a lightweight aluminium
material. Each oversized pulley wheel is fitted with
lightweight CeramicSpeed Bearings and an aerodynamic
cage, made from a special polyamide and carbon fiber
compound. The OSPW System combines the lowest
friction with unmatched lifetime. Tested by the
independent US test laboratory, Friction Facts, the
results came out with the undisputable 60 % less
frictional energy losses compared to the most used 11s
standard pulleys on the market.
Detailed information is available on ceramicspeed.com
Oversized Pulley
Wheel System

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Longevity pays off
Why settle for performance only? Whether you are a professional or
an amateur, we know riding is a lot about speed. Improved speed
and performance for that matter, also means consistent attention to
your bike maintenance. The way you care for your bike and the
components you choose to use, impacts riding performance. Low
friction performance alone does not mean the best bike experience
- longevity plays a vital role as well. Combining these two things into
one product is what gives our product development the upper hand.
From the very beginning both factors have been an integrated part of
the CeramicSpeed philosophy.
Without compromising quality, we decided to break the norm. Road
and lab tests proved that your CeramicSpeed bearing upgrade lasts
between 3 to 5 times longer than other bearings on the market.
Thanks to our know-how, CeramicSpeed Balls and carefully chosen
high quality components we achieved a unique combination of
lightweight, low friction and unmatched longevity.
Like most things, your bike and your CeramicSpeed products require
maintenance. All bearings do. The difference is that with proper
maintenance you will often find that CeramicSpeed Bearings achieve
a longevity of over 5 times longer compared to your old bearings.
Our up to 6 years warranty is a promise to that.
“Mountain bikes are exposed to extreme conditions such as rain,
dust and mud. This is very tough on our gear and normally we need
to replace bearings on a regular basis. This is not the case with
CeramicSpeed Bearings; with normal maintenance the bearings
just keep spinning and spinning.”
Bart Brentjens
1st
Olympic Champion Mountainbike, Team BETCH.nl Superior Brentjens MTB Racing Team
The CeramicSpeed Bearings, found inside our pulley wheels,
virtually eliminate the drag normally associated with standard
pulley wheels. CeramicSpeed Pulley Wheels guide the chain in
its ideal line while performing smooth and precise shifting. At
the highest RPM, pulley wheels on a road bike spin 4-5 times
faster than the bottom bracket (depending on gear ratio and
speed). Therefore, low friction is extremely important in your
pulley wheels.
The pulley wheels are available for all brands in both aluminium
and titanium versions. The titanium version is also available with
coated bearings. CeramicSpeed Pulley Wheels combine the
lowest friction with an unmatched longevity. The pulley wheels
have been tested by the independent US laboratory, Friction
Facts, and came out with the lowest friction available on the
market.
Detailed information is available on ceramicspeed.com.
Pulley Wheels

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The CeramicSpeed UFO Chains are racing chains which deliver
the lowest friction on the market. Our ultrafast chains are
carefully selected from high quality suppliers and optimised
by hand in Denmark. Thanks to the extremely low friction,
CeramicSpeed UFO Chains have the unique property to give
you free speed and help you save watts.
The optimisation treatment is a multi-step process, which has
been specially developed to achieve the most efficient chain
possible. Topped off with a Teflon® powder coating, the
optimisation formula creates distinct layers that work
together as a low friction system for the ultimate chain
efficiency available. With power savings between 2-5 watts,
the CeramicSpeed UFO Chains are exclusively racing chains.
UFO Chains
Road, Off-Road or Triathlon
– it is your choice
and your advantage
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They have been developed for extreme performance on the
competition day and are optimal for 200 miles/320 km. After
this distance, traces of the optimisation treatment will continue
to activate a chain that tops the standards. Be aware that the
CeramicSpeed UFO Chain is not suitable for wet and muddy
conditions, which might cause corrosion on the chain.
Read more about the product and maintenance on
ceramicspeed.com.
Cycling is getting more and more popular – and
with good reason. One of the amazing things
about cycling is the endless array of opportunities
it provides. Cycling has the ability to connect
people, form groups and build teams or you can
just ride on your own – it’s your choice. A sport
performed and accessible all year round, cycling is
for everybody and can take you wherever you like.
Looking for gains and areas to improve, one
hidden force determines how fast and efficiently
you ride your bike – friction. CeramicSpeed
provides this recognizable gain, delivers valued
improvements and produces unmatched bearing
lifetime. It is your advantage no matter if you go
for road, off-road or triathlon.
Enjoy the benefits whether
you ride Road, Off-Road or Tri

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When looking into the technology behind the
huge gains and the extreme lifetime, it all starts
to make sense.
It is not hard to develop bearings with low
friction, but combining it with the world’s best
lifetime, requires quality components, know-how
and craftsmanship. With over 15 years of
know-how and expertise, this has become a reality.
All bearings are handmade in Denmark from the
very best components and are repeatedly checked
throughout the production process; this is what
we call craftsmanship.
The most critical link that determines the
performance and lifetime of any ceramic bearing
is the ceramic balls. Ball qualities differ greatly.
Impact strength, smoothness, roundness,
brittleness and hardness are all key factors
that determine the ceramic ball quality. These
parameters of a CeramicSpeed Ball are
unmatched, and the tests speak for themselves.
“MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung is very proud and happy to have CeramicSpeed
as a partner. Their technical know-how and drive to produce the best low
friction bearings make for smoother rides in any kind of condition.
As a team focussed on the progression and the development of the sport,
it is good to have partners that share the same goals.”
Veit Hammer
Head of Marketing and PR, Team MTN-Qhubeka
Visit ceramicspeed.com for more detailed technical information.
Quality, know-how
and craftsmanship
make the difference – also for you
CeramicSpeed Balls
vs steel balls
Smoothness 400 %
Hardness 128 %
Lighter 58 %
CeramicSpeed Balls
vs other ceramic balls
Smoothness 100 %
Hardness 15 %
Higher load 99 %
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CeramicSpeed Ball
After 600 hours of testing,
the CeramicSpeed Ball is in
perfect, unmarked condition.
Chinese ball
After only 10 hours of testing,
other ceramic balls have a rough
and crater like surface.
Upgrade your bike with the CeramicSpeed
Headset for unmatched bearing longevity
and precise steering abilities. CeramicSpeed
joined the best engineering with pro-quality materials to create
the most durable and stable headset. Thus, durability and
steady performance when steering are the built-in properties
of the CeramicSpeed Headset. The CeramicSpeed Headsets are
available as a kit for Specialized and Cervélo bikes or as individ-
ual headset bearings, spacers and dust covers.
Inside the headset bearings, you will find a special grease,
which carries extremely high protection to corrosion and
prolongs the bearings’ lifetime. With a 3-5 times longer
durability than steel headset bearings, the CeramicSpeed
Headsets are also available in the coated version, where the
resistance to water and dirt contamination are even further
increased.
Detailed information is available on ceramicspeed.com.
Headsets
See the hammer test video on ceramicspeed.com under
the section Techlab.

8. Optimise your favourite wheel set with CeramicSpeed Bearings.
We offer complete kits for most leading brands. As wheels are
constantly spinning huge gains can be obtained by upgrading
your wheels with CeramicSpeed Bearings. The wheel kits deliver
reduced friction and provide lower rolling resistance while saving
watts. Many of the wheel kits are also available in a coated
version.
The special coating minimizes rolling friction even more while
reducing wear and increasing resistance to water and dirt
contamination. If you buy high quality wheels for your bike, you
may find that they come with CeramicSpeed Bearings installed
as standard. Our bearings are used by several high-end wheel
manufacturers.
Detailed information is available on ceramicspeed.com.
Wheel Kits
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Tests are an important part of the products’
reliability. It gives you security in making the
right choice when you decide to upgrade your
bike. The best choice of components, the
manufacturing process and the test program
are essential when delivering a reliable product
to the market.
CeramicSpeed Bearings are handmade, and are
inspected several times throughout the
production process. All products are thoroughly
tested before being launched. This starts with
internal testing on our own equipment, after
this, they are subject to real-life tests by a group
of professional athletes. It’s only after this, and
when the bearings have passed all our tests, that
we are ready to offer reliable products to you.
Lifetime – high quality ceramic bearings
Entering the cycling world back in 2000, very
little was known about the lifetime of ceramic
bearing products. The consensus was that their
primary benefit was the reduction in friction.
Unbeknown to the masses of the cycling world,
lifetime of high-quality ceramic bearings is one of
their most significant features. Laboratory testing
has demonstrated that CeramicSpeed Bearings
have a lifetime of 3-5 times longer, and even up
to 10 times longer, than the widely used standard
steel bearings. A claim backed up by our warranty
program of up to 6 years.
Like all world class components, CeramicSpeed
Bearings provide optimal performance results
when correctly mounted and maintained.
To guide you through the process, detailed
videos are available on ceramicspeed.com.
Your security
for a reliable product
The match of bearing components and the extreme quality of the CeramicSpeed Balls allow us
to offer you a valuable warranty program. Depending on the product you buy, you will get up to
6 years of warranty. Check out the details on ceramicspeed.com.
High quality gives you a long warranty
“As a mechanic, it is obvious that the CeramicSpeed products are
built with the greatest precision. With these bearings, we rarely see
corrosion or contamination in the bearings and if we do, we just clean
and re-grease the bearings and they spin again. Normally, we change
bearings several times during a season but CeramicSpeed Bearings
easily run for two consecutive seasons. Try to spin a crank. You really
feel the difference with the extremely low rolling resistance, but that’s
not it. CeramicSpeed combines the low friction with an extreme lifetime
and we save time on maintenance – an optimal solution.”
Alejandro Torralbo Pulido
Mechanic, Team Tinkoff-Saxo
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