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Ceramic Bearing Upgrade

  • Which Zipp wheels can be upgraded to ceramic bearings? plus icon minus icon
  • Most Zipp wheels manufactured after 2015, including Firecrest and NSW series, can be upgraded with ceramic bearings in the hub and driver body. Zipp offers the hub shell bearing upgrade for 76/176... See more
  • Which Zipp ceramic bearing upgrade kit do I need for my wheels? plus icon minus icon
  • Zipp part number 11.2018.067.000 includes two 61903 ceramic bearings and is compatible with the following hubs: ZR1 road hubs ZM2 mountain hubs 76/77 front disc hubs 176/177 rim brake and disc rea... See more
  • Where are Zipp ceramic bearings manufactured? plus icon minus icon
  • Zipp ceramic bearings are made in Germany to Zipp’s specifications by a partner supplier specializing in medical equipment. The bearing kits are manufactured and assembled in the same location to e... See more
  • How much does it cost to upgrade my Zipp wheels to ceramic bearings? plus icon minus icon
  • The price varies by hub model, but MSRP is $164-$186 (USD) per wheel and $164 (USD) for compatible driver body bearings. Two bearings come with each kit. Labor costs may vary based on location. You... See more
  • Can I upgrade my driver body bearings to ceramic bearings? plus icon minus icon
  • You can upgrade your driver body to ceramic bearings if you have the ZR1, ZM2, or Cognition hubs (except for the first-generation rim brake Cognition hubs). The driver body bearings are not availab... See more
  • Can I install ceramic bearings in Zipp wheels myself? plus icon minus icon
  • Yes, we offer service manuals on the Zipp Service Site if you would like to replace hub bearings. These services require tools and mechanical skills that may be outside the comfort level of some ri... See more
  • What parts do I need to upgrade my entire Zipp wheelset to ceramic bearings? plus icon minus icon
  • Both the front and rear hubs use two bearings each. Compatible Zipp driver bodies use an additional pair of bearings. See the list of compatible driver bodies here. Each ceramic bearing upgrade kit... See more
  • Do I need to replace all of the bearings with ceramic bearings if I upgrade? plus icon minus icon
  • No. Upgrading only the hub shell bearings will provide the greatest performance benefits, even if your driver body is not upgradable to ceramic. You can choose to upgrade one wheel or both. See more
  • Can I upgrade my 88 & 188 Zipp hub with ceramic bearings? plus icon minus icon
  • No. Currently this upgrade is only available for hubs manufactured after 2015. See more

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