Are Ceramic bearings worth the extra?

realnumber 1

The bottom bearing on my Cane Creek S8 is starting to feel a bit rough (from impacts rather than dirt by the looks of it)
On chain reaction it costs more for the bearings than I paid for the whole headset from them :roll:
After doing a search on here I found this site looks the best/cheapest for a replacement.

As above though would it be worth paying £45 for the ceramic ones
http://www.betd.co.uk/items.asp?Categor ... c+Bearings

Or just pay £16 for these stainless steel ones?
http://www.betd.co.uk/items.asp?Categor ... d+Bearings

Thanks for any advice people

supersonic

if you know the bearing code, usually written on it, you can usually pick them up cheaper from a bearing supplier. Stainless is just fine.

realnumber 1

I had a look on some bearing sites and didn't have much joy.
All it says on it is cane creek 1-11/8, 36 x 45 deg and the code on it (which I put in on a few bearing sites) is HSS20131, stainless.

nicklouse

http://www.enduroforkseals.com/id178.html

have a look.

realnumber 1

nicklouse wrote:

http://www.enduroforkseals.com/id178.html

have a look.

Cheers, they are the right size but after they add the delivery charge the stainless ones cost $43 (£21 ish)