Carbon Steel Vs. Stainless Steel

Bill · 01-08-2010, 07:36 PM

I am wandering which ball bearing is better in composition (better made)?
Either Carbon Steel grade 300 or Stainless Steel Grade 100?

Alex Ramon · 01-08-2010, 08:12 PM

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

Bill · 01-08-2010, 08:23 PM

Thank you that does help.

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