hawk racing bottom brackets

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PoorCyclist
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by PoorCyclist

has anyone used their BBs, they are not ceramic but seems to spin pretty good in this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUq35N9GvkY

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Omiar
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by Omiar

It doesn't really matter how good it spins without a load being applied. Most low drag bearing don't last very long, because the seals don't hold very well and there is very little lube.
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rijndael
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by rijndael

My Hawk BB is working well, no issues.

PoorCyclist
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by PoorCyclist

not 100% sure on this because there seems to be no way to service or regrease the bearings.

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pritchet74
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by pritchet74

In the testing done over at Friction Facts, the Hawk BB tested AMAZINGLY well. Especially when compared to the really expensive ceramic BB's produced by other companies (faster than most actually). I bought one for my Cervelo and have been on it for almost a year. Awesome bottom bracket. Love it.
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FastforaSlowGuy
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by FastforaSlowGuy

I threw one on my race bike about a month ago, and it's working fine. A very respected local shop recommended it, and they report very good durability. I've had Shimano and CK in the past, as well as a few ceramic BBs. This spins just as fast as the ceramic. Tough to explain, but you can feel it on the bike.
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project3
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by project3

I'm using it both on my mtb and RB and introduce it to my ride buddies and they love it. ceramic speed, enduro or ucb are too expensive. A non ceramic bb can perform almost like a ceramic.

Estelja
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by Estelja

My Hawk BB30 bearings have been in over a year and are spinning great. Would recommend.

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