Eurobike 2022: CeramicSpeed releases Cerakote OSPW X for off

Oct 27, 2023

The Cerakote OSPW X will be available in three colours and limited to 300 pieces

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By Stan Portus

Published: July 13, 2022 at 1:08 pm

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.

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.

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.

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.

Content editor

Stan Portus is BikeRadar's content editor. Stan works on everything from content strategy and breaking news to evergreen updates and long-form features on environmental and social issues in cycling. Stan started working in the bike industry in 2018, writing content for some of the sport's biggest brands, including Chris King, ENVE and Castelli. He has worked as a freelance writer and journalist for over seven years writing reviews, essays and interviews for many art, design and literature publications as well as appearing on radio. A road cyclist at heart, he can be found zooming along the lanes and roads of the South West and undertaking foolhardy pursuits such as overnight audax rides.

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