Axle Bearings
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TT540
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You can try googling "ceramic bearings". But in the 1" size you might only find automotive form factors versus the go kart stuff with the allen set screw. Most solar/battery karts use bicycle tires, which have hubs with a LOT of low resistance bearing options. Just open you wallet. Solar = light weight != 1 inch axle is what I am trying to say.
The tricky thing with the 1" size is for most high performance means long lasting as well, which will have some heft to it because of the weight it has to support. As well as an initial stiffer rolling resistance out of the box. I wonder if you could do some trickery and remove the bearing grease and put in 0W oil. haha. It'll work great for a few laps.
Edit here's one, but I think their definition of high performance might be sustained RPM and little distortion due to heat, which might mean they are ceramic:
https://www.vxb.com/FYH-Bearing-50mm-Bore-RABP50-Go-Kart-Mounted-p/kit8963.htm
and you might can adapt these to work:
https://seismicskate.com/product/wheel_bearings_tekton_ceramic/
The tricky thing with the 1" size is for most high performance means long lasting as well, which will have some heft to it because of the weight it has to support. As well as an initial stiffer rolling resistance out of the box. I wonder if you could do some trickery and remove the bearing grease and put in 0W oil. haha. It'll work great for a few laps.
Edit here's one, but I think their definition of high performance might be sustained RPM and little distortion due to heat, which might mean they are ceramic:
https://www.vxb.com/FYH-Bearing-50mm-Bore-RABP50-Go-Kart-Mounted-p/kit8963.htm
and you might can adapt these to work:
https://seismicskate.com/product/wheel_bearings_tekton_ceramic/
mckutzy
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Hemispherical(self aligning) bearing are a common thing, better ones are the zz types not 2rs as shown... They won't have drag...
anderkart
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This online racekart shop has 1" : https://cometkartsales.com/Axle-Bearings-c-2101/
Although I'm not sure if those are any different than the BMI bearings in your link.
Although I'm not sure if those are any different than the BMI bearings in your link.
oldbeagle
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You can get these bearings at any tractor supply places since they are used in harvesting implements.
anickode
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Yes, if you want to pay almost $20 apiece for them...
Nosandwich
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mrbeggs432
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gopowersports.com and if you type in coupon code DIYGOKARTS you get 10 % off entire order
65ShelbyClone
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Roller bearings by their very design are low-friction. What exactly would be a "racing" version of those ag bearings?
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