Just over a month ago, Danish bike bearings brand CeramicSpeed acquired Boulder, Colorado-based Friction Facts. Now, the two plan to create ‘the world's most comprehensive cycling industry Lubrication Development Lab’.
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As part of CeramicSpeed’s R&D arm, Friction Facts' founder and former owner Jason Smith will work in collaboration with the Danish bearing manufacturer to challenge claims made by chain lube brands as to their efficiency and lifetime.
Smith has become a renowned expert of drivetrain efficiency, and according to CeramicSpeed will be using his understanding of lubricant formulas, fluid dynamics and engineering to develop ‘cutting-edge premium products’.
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Building on a report commissioned by VeloNews in 2013 where Smith looked into which chain lube was the fastest, CeramicSpeed will investigate how lubricants can improve the efficiency and durability of different drivetrain components. The Danish outfit also says all lab results will be backed up by road testing under a variety of riding conditions and testing protocols.
“The Lubrication Development Lab is a research portal designed to further explore the opportunities of maximum drivetrain efficiency," said Smith. "Finding a way to minimise drag and boost performance thanks to a super-fast lubricant formula starts here. And no matter what the results, we will learn more and more."
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