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Headset and pivot bearings are prone to two things: grease wear off and dirt ingress. As such, they require regular servicing to keep the bike running smoothly. Not only does this cost money to the rider, but in the case of bikes with integrated cable routing (which a lot of high-end road and TT bikes have nowadays), it also costs a lot of time to the mechanic.

CeramicSpeed SLT Bearings – why are they important?

Featuring an oil-encapsulated solid plastic polymer and stainless-steel materials these bearings are self-lubricating, corrosion-resistant, and maintenance-free – making them more resilient than ever.

What about corrosion?

CeramicSpeed are confident that corrosion will be kept completely at bay. This is thanks to the combination of the outer seal and the solid polymer, which makes it almost impossible for water and contaminants to penetrate the SLT Bearings.

What if my SLT bearings fail?

Test results for the CeramicSpeed SLT pivot bearings have seen 300% better durability than traditional bearings. So much so that your SLT bearings are now likely outlast your frame.

As a result, CeramicSpeed have decided to introduce their Lifetime Warranty to their SLT bearings, ensuring unrivalled performance for years to come.

Are they available yet?

Yes. CeramicSpeed first rolled out their SLT bearings as OE parts for Factor and more recently for Colnago’s C68 launch.

Now, they are rolling out SLT bearings as after-market products for several bikes. Notably Colnago’s C64, V3RS and G3X, but also Scott Spark, Pinarello F12, Orbea Orca Aero Avant Terra, Factor O2, Cervelo P5 and more…