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In this video, Jeff Yingling, part of CeramicSpeed's Technical/R&D Support group, goes over proper bottom bracket maintenance. Keeping your bearings lubricated and in top shape. He goes over how to check for contaminated bearings and what to do to keep that from happening.

He also goes over some of the more common bottom bracket standards: how to identify what bearings and/or bottom bracket your bike requires.

If you're racing Kona and your bottom bracket is in rough shape, CeramicSpeed will be on site by Hugos On The Rocks offering both sales and service.

This is the eighth and final video in our series on maintenance presented by CeramicSpeed.

CeramicSpeed is one of the world’s leading suppliers of ceramic bearings. They have more than 15 years’ experience in bearings applications and were the first to introduce ceramic bearings to the cycling industry. CeramicSpeed bearings are based directly on the technology developed as part of NASA’s space program in the 1990s. Today, CeramicSpeed produces hybrid bearings, using top grade Silicon Nitride ceramic balls, which surpass traditional steel bearings in every possible way. With continuous product development, ceramic ball technology has now entered everyday usage, both within industrial applications and cycling. All CeramicSpeed bearings are handmade in Denmark.

You can find them online at CeramicSpeed.com.

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In this video, Jeff Yingling, part of CeramicSpeed's Technical/R&D Support group, goes over some of the more common post-travel assembly tips. As triathlon bikes become more integrated – and complicated and unique in the process, several of these may not apply to your particular bike. Likewise, with so many differences in travel options, we also didn't want to put together a "how to pack your bike" video that would only be applicable to users of a given case or who had a given bike. This video is really designed to address the fundamentals that almost anyone traveling with a bike should know and will have to address: putting your seatpost back in, reattaching pedals, tightening some of the bolts on the stem, etc. Jeff also covers the universally important topic of torque specifications, something critical when reassembling the bike after travel.

This is the seventh in an 8-part video series covering the fundamentals of bike maintenance developed by CeramicSpeed exclusively for Slowtwitch.

CeramicSpeed is one of the world’s leading suppliers of ceramic bearings. They have more than 15 years’ experience in bearings applications and were the first to introduce ceramic bearings to the cycling industry. CeramicSpeed bearings are based directly on the technology developed as part of NASA’s space program in the 1990s. Today, CeramicSpeed produces hybrid bearings, using top grade Silicon Nitride ceramic balls, which surpass traditional steel bearings in every possible way. With continuous product development, ceramic ball technology has now entered everyday usage, both within industrial applications and cycling. All CeramicSpeed bearings are handmade in Denmark.

You can find them online at CeramicSpeed.com.

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This is the sixth in an 8-part video series covering the fundamentals of bike maintenance developed by CeramicSpeed exclusively for Slowtwitch. In this video, Jeff Yingling, part of CeramicSpeed's Technical/R&D Support group, goes over some of the fundmentals of disc brakes on a tri bike. What signs show you need to bleed your brakes (if they are hydraulic), keeping the pads and rotors clean and uncontaminated, checking for rotor drag and pad wear, and some other tips and tricks.

We will be presenting a new video in the series every Wednesday for the next eight weeks leading into the Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI. Get your bike in tip-top shape before the big day. And yes, there is one on proper disassembly, packing for travel, and reassembly.

CeramicSpeed is one of the world’s leading suppliers of ceramic bearings. They have more than 15 years’ experience in bearings applications and were the first to introduce ceramic bearings to the cycling industry. CeramicSpeed bearings are based directly on the technology developed as part of NASA’s space program in the 1990s. Today, CeramicSpeed produces hybrid bearings, using top grade Silicon Nitride ceramic balls, which surpass traditional steel bearings in every possible way. With continuous product development, ceramic ball technology has now entered everyday usage, both within industrial applications and cycling. All CeramicSpeed bearings are handmade in Denmark.

You can find them online at CeramicSpeed.com.

The post Tri Bike Disc Brakes Tips. Presented By CeramicSpeed. first appeared on Slowtwitch News.

This is the fifth in an 8-part video series covering the fundamentals of bike maintenance developed by CeramicSpeed exclusively for Slowtwitch. In this video, Jeff Yingling, part of CeramicSpeed's Technical/R&D Support group, In this video, Jeff Yingling, part of CeramicSpeed's Technical/R&D Support group, goes over the difference between brake pads designed for aluminum rims and those designed for carbon rims. He discusses why you need to change pads when you change braking surfaces, typically when you are changing from training wheels to race wheels, and how to do so.

We will be presenting a new video in the series every Wednesday for the next eight weeks leading into the Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI. Get your bike in tip-top shape before the big day. And yes, there is one on proper disassembly, packing for travel, and reassembly.

CeramicSpeed is one of the world’s leading suppliers of ceramic bearings. They have more than 15 years’ experience in bearings applications and were the first to introduce ceramic bearings to the cycling industry. CeramicSpeed bearings are based directly on the technology developed as part of NASA’s space program in the 1990s. Today, CeramicSpeed produces hybrid bearings, using top grade Silicon Nitride ceramic balls, which surpass traditional steel bearings in every possible way. With continuous product development, ceramic ball technology has now entered everyday usage, both within industrial applications and cycling. All CeramicSpeed bearings are handmade in Denmark.

You can find them online at CeramicSpeed.com.

The post Changing Your Brake Pads. Presented By CeramicSpeed. first appeared on Slowtwitch News.

This is the fourth in an 8-part video series covering the fundamentals of bike maintenance developed by CeramicSpeed exclusively for Slowtwitch. In this video, Jeff Yingling, part of CeramicSpeed's Technical/R&D Support group, goes over proper care and lubrication of bicycle cables and cable housing. This video is designed to explain cable and housing maintenance, not as a how-to for replacement/recabling.

We will be presenting a new video in the series every Wednesday for the next eight weeks leading into the Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI. Get your bike in tip-top shape before the big day. And yes, there is one on proper disassembly, packing for travel, and reassembly.

CeramicSpeed is one of the world’s leading suppliers of ceramic bearings. They have more than 15 years’ experience in bearings applications and were the first to introduce ceramic bearings to the cycling industry. CeramicSpeed bearings are based directly on the technology developed as part of NASA’s space program in the 1990s. Today, CeramicSpeed produces hybrid bearings, using top grade Silicon Nitride ceramic balls, which surpass traditional steel bearings in every possible way. With continuous product development, ceramic ball technology has now entered everyday usage, both within industrial applications and cycling. All CeramicSpeed bearings are handmade in Denmark.

You can find them online at CeramicSpeed.com.

The post Cable Maintenance. Presented By CeramicSpeed. first appeared on Slowtwitch News.

This is the third in an 8-part video series covering the fundamentals of bike maintenance developed by CeramicSpeed exclusively for Slowtwitch. In this video, Jeff Yingling, part of CeramicSpeed's Technical/R&D Support group, goes over proper lubrication technique and the various lubricants – and where they are used – for bicycles.

We will be presenting a new video in the series every Wednesday for the next eight weeks leading into the Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI. Get your bike in tip-top shape before the big day. And yes, there is one on proper disassembly, packing for travel, and reassembly.

CeramicSpeed is one of the world’s leading suppliers of ceramic bearings. They have more than 15 years’ experience in bearings applications and were the first to introduce ceramic bearings to the cycling industry. CeramicSpeed bearings are based directly on the technology developed as part of NASA’s space program in the 1990s. Today, CeramicSpeed produces hybrid bearings, using top grade Silicon Nitride ceramic balls, which surpass traditional steel bearings in every possible way. With continuous product development, ceramic ball technology has now entered everyday usage, both within industrial applications and cycling. All CeramicSpeed bearings are handmade in Denmark.

You can find them online at CeramicSpeed.com.

The post Lubricating Your Bike. Presented By CeramicSpeed. first appeared on Slowtwitch News.

This is the second in an 8-part video series covering the fundamentals of bike maintenance developed by CeramicSpeed exclusively for Slowtwitch. In this video, Jeff Yingling, part of CeramicSpeed's Technical/R&D Support group, goes over how to care for your chain. He discusses the tools required as well as how to see know when it's time to replace a chain. Properly sizing and breaking and mounting a new chain is discussed.

We will be presenting a new video in the series every Wednesday for the next eight weeks leading into the Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI. Get your bike in tip-top shape before the big day. And yes, there is one on proper disassembly, packing for travel, and reassembly.

CeramicSpeed is one of the world’s leading suppliers of ceramic bearings. They have more than 15 years’ experience in bearings applications and were the first to introduce ceramic bearings to the cycling industry. CeramicSpeed bearings are based directly on the technology developed as part of NASA’s space program in the 1990s. Today, CeramicSpeed produces hybrid bearings, using top grade Silicon Nitride ceramic balls, which surpass traditional steel bearings in every possible way. With continuous product development, ceramic ball technology has now entered everyday usage, both within industrial applications and cycling. All CeramicSpeed bearings are handmade in Denmark.

You can find them online at CeramicSpeed.com.

The post Chain Maintenance. Presented By CeramicSpeed. first appeared on Slowtwitch News.

This is the first in an 8-part video series covering the fundamentals of bike maintenance developed by CeramicSpeed exclusively for Slowtwitch. In this video, Jeff Yingling, part of CeramicSpeed's Technical/R&D Support group, goes over how to clean your bike. He discusses the tools and chemicals required as well as his cleaning procedure.

We will be presenting a new video in the series every Wednesday for the next eight weeks leading into the Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI. Get your bike in tip-top shape before the big day. And yes, there is one on proper disassembly, packing for travel, and reassembly.

CeramicSpeed is one of the world’s leading suppliers of ceramic bearings. They have more than 15 years’ experience in bearings applications and were the first to introduce ceramic bearings to the cycling industry. CeramicSpeed bearings are based directly on the technology developed as part of NASA’s space program in the 1990s. Today, CeramicSpeed produces hybrid bearings, using top grade Silicon Nitride ceramic balls, which surpass traditional steel bearings in every possible way. With continuous product development, ceramic ball technology has now entered everyday usage, both within industrial applications and cycling. All CeramicSpeed bearings are handmade in Denmark.

You can find them online at CeramicSpeed.com.

The post Washing Your Bike. Presented by CeramicSpeed first appeared on Slowtwitch News.