I find it confusing, so I'll just ask, what's the difference between Steel or ceramic bearings ? I've got that ceramic is lighter, but concerning the durability, I've read that ceramic is better somewhere, and steel is better somewhere else, where is the truth?

I opted for steel on the 20H hub. 1170g for D50CU-33 T1100 20H w/ 3.8mm carbon spokes. Have not seen anyone post significantly lighter ceramic version of these.

Quote from: patliean1 on April 05, 2025, 02:29:39 PM

First road race of the year. The 100km course has a few (wet & gnarly) gravel sectors, so I went with 32c GP5000 STR which stretches to 34mm at the rim. Carbon spokes is manageable on gravel but not ideal. Even with cushy tires.

Currently at my best fitness ever. NP 235w which is 3.2wkg for 3 hours and 15 minutes. Doesn't really matter though because my both bike handling and tactics are awful. Out of place early, and got dropped by the much stronger Cat 1/2 dudes about 45 minutes into the race. Ah well on to the next one...

Are you sure it's the carbon spokes, not the wide inner width that makes the tire walls straighter?

Any thoughts on this? I bought the D50CU to use with 32c GP5k on tarmac and light gravel.