Enduro Full ceramic bearing

Turned an old but good set of Mavic SST wheels into young fresh wheels. My biggest complaint with Enduro is a complete lack of precise data online. Unlike manufacturers like DT or Wheels Manufacturing, you have to fish around and hope your wheel kit is the right one. I had one bearing wrong, and wasn't too happy.

I'm stepping into the ceramic game slowly, not sure if its wise for me, but I'm keeping my mouth shut until I have a few thousand on them to comment about durability - will report in late spring of 2013.

The tolerances seemed reasonable, but not stunning, and there was a bit of re-tightening after rides, as I was getting some rock as the bearings settled in. On Mavic wheels, the cup/cone system meant constant tightening as bearings settle (Why, why doesn't UC sell the Mavic cup wrench?). They are now rolling well, very smooth and quiet. I have no direct comparison to fresh grade 3 steel, and would like to do that, but I decided to jump into ceramic - partially, with these hybrid options based on who on the web was selling them, and hope they continue to hold the seals well.

Pros: Reasonably economical at this grade/level. Easy enough to replace after 3-5,000 km. Very fluid, really changed the wheel.

Cons: As with all things Enduro - very poor tech web info their company site, a bit of guessing on some particular sets. Installation without tools was challenging, but can be done (shop pros confirmed some techniques), otherwise, you are on your own with install.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 15, 2012
Reviewed by: Wesley W., Washington

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