Brilliant idea.
So I figure I would publish the results in case inquiring minds wanted to know:
Stainless - Softer than chromium, rust resistant, and better for bicycles with "lesser quality" races. The reason being that the bearings will wear faster than the races and are cheap to replace. Good for coastal folks and northern folks who are exposed to salt as well as MTB riders.
Chromium - Harder than Stainless. Will last longer. Campy spec. These are suitable for Campy and other high grade races that are hard and very smooth in nature and less subject to wear. Can rust.
On 1/30/09, Steven Willis <smwillis@verizon.net> wrote:
> Did you try asking the seller what they think?
> Steven Willis
> The Bike Stand
> 1778 East Second Street
> Scotch Plains NJ 07076
> 908-322-3330
> http://www.thebikestand.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bruce Audino" <uomodiolmo@gmail.com>
> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 10:12 AM
> Subject: [CR] Chromium or Stainless Bearings??
>
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I was looking to buy some loose ball bearings online from
>> http://www.biketoolsetc.com and they have grade 25 bearings in Chromium and
>> Stainless steel. Which would be more appropriate or does it matter?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Bruce
>>
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>> Bruce Audino
>> New York City, NY
>> USA
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