CeramicSpeed releases Cerakote OSPW X promising greater durability

By Stan Portus

Published: Wednesday, 13 July 2022 at 12:00 am

CeramicSpeed has released a new version of its oversized pulley wheel system, the Cerakote OSPW X.

The system is claimed to improve the durability of CeramicSpeed’s OSPW system by adding a Cerakote layer.

The release is said to ‘bolster’ CeramicSpeed’s range of off-road products, and the new pulley wheels are compatible with SRAM Eagle AXS and mechanical derailleurs as well as Shimano XT and XTR 12-speed drivetrains.

However, you’ll have to act fast because the Cerakote OSPW X is limited to three colours – Bronze, Gunmetal and Military Green – with only 100 pieces available in each.

The Cerakote OSPW X is available now and costs $839 / €749. UK pricing is to be confirmed.

Ceramic misconceptions?

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The Cerakote OSPW X comes in three colours – Bronze, Gunmetal and Military Green.
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Speaking to BikeRadar at Eurobike 2022, CeramicSpeed’s content specialist Emil Dahl Mathiasen said the brand is “mainly known for our speed and friction-reducing capabilities”.

But Mathiasen feels there are misconceptions about ceramic bearings.

“There’s a prejudice about ceramic bearings being more fragile, but they’re actually way more durable than steel bearings,” he says.

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The pulley wheel system is available for SRAM and Shimano drivetrains.
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By using a Cerakote layer, CeramicSpeed says the Cerakote OSPW X is its latest attempt to make its products more durable and to improve their “ability to perform over time”.

Cerakote is a polymer-ceramic coating and CeramicSpeed says it offers industry-leading durability, hardness and scratch resistance.

CeramicSpeed emphasises Cerakote is a well-known material in the space and automotive industries.

OSPW for SRAM XPLR

CeramicSpeed has also announced a new OSPW pulley wheel system for SRAM XPLR, available from 28 July 2022.

The brand says the durability of its products makes them an obvious choice for gravel riding and that it aims to make its products available for the widest range of riders.

Consequently, it says making an OSPW pulley wheel system for SRAM XPLR was a “natural addition” to its range.

The SRAM XPLR system will be available in standard and coated versions and in a range of colours. It will cost $599 / €529.