Difference between good and average bearings

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  1. XCite Bikes

    XCite Bikes Parts and Accessories Staff Member 250cc Vendor Contributing Member

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    Thought you guys would like to see this quick comparison, between 2 "weapon-grade" bearings, one made in China, the other made in Germany.

     
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    Frankster Grey Pride...Adventure before Dementia Staff Member Premium Member Ride and Events Crew

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    That's beautiful. Unfortunately, I don't speak that language, but I assume the Chinese bearing is the one that just keeps spinning...right?
     
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    Weapon-Grade?
     
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    Tim_ resident nutcase Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    The way Germans design things I would say the longer spinning one was from Germany..
     
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    Mclaren Well-Known Member Contributing Member

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    German bearings are far superior
     
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  6. XCite Bikes

    XCite Bikes Parts and Accessories Staff Member 250cc Vendor Contributing Member

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    I don't speak Chinese either (unfortunately) but I'm pretty sure the first is Chinese made, and the second is German. You want the bearing to have minimal friction and spin freely and effortlessly.
     
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  7. Frankster

    Frankster Grey Pride...Adventure before Dementia Staff Member Premium Member Ride and Events Crew

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    Ha! The gentle art of Sarcasm...often referred to as the lowest form of humour! Not one LOL?
     
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  8. XCite Bikes

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    Sarcasm? What's that? Can't find on my dictionary, sorry...
     
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    Frankster Grey Pride...Adventure before Dementia Staff Member Premium Member Ride and Events Crew

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    Here's some more...

    "The Chinese are an innovative and progressive people who prefer to lead with new ideas rather than to follow or copy others. Their attention to detail and quality is only surpassed by their government's pro-human rights and free speech policies. To be born in such a wonderful pollution-free country under such a liberal regime must be like living in Utopia and would explain why hardly any of the Chinese people ever want to migrate."

    :)

    http://9gag.com/gag/aM1o8m1/meanwhile-in-china
     
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    Hahaha that's classic frankster
     
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    ruckusman White Mans Magic Master Premium Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    no lubrication on one perhaps?
     
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