Jockey wheels

[TC99]

Jockey wheels seem to start at around a quid. Ok fair enough. But they also go for serious cash. Forty quid upwards. I am struggling to understand the price difference and what it may mean. Whats wrong with the ones for a quid?

 

[roubaixtuesday]

Problem is you're not paying enough

https://sturdycycles.co.uk/products...uRdc-rwrblYEDhva-fgaCTk6qhH_ueQG6_zZwfTU6iZ-x

 

[oldandslow]

Jockey wheels for what? Shimano ones are often less than a tenner, but not a quid.

 

[Happy_Days]

Jockey wheels … I am struggling to understand the price difference and what it may mean. Whats wrong with the ones for a quid?

The cheaper ones won’t have ceramic bearings, whereas the pricier ones should. I heard that Shimano 105 jockey wheels, which are non-ceramic, waste an entire Watt compared to Ultegra ones. The latter are ceramic.

Plus, the premium jockey wheels will likely be lighter. Think of the weight saving!

NB: I’m not a mechanic, so take my word with a pinch of Silca salt.

 

[a.twiddler]

It's pretty amazing how long they actually last. I think I replaced a set years ago just because the set up had a new chain but it didn't make any difference. I had some spare Shimano ones in my bits box for decades until my bike spat out a jockey wheel (the derailleur must have been donkey's years old) and I took the opportunity to gleefully fit them both just because I had them.

 

[Ajax Bay]

Whats wrong with the ones for a quid?

Think we need a link so we know what you're talking about.
OSPWs are high on the £/w list.
The 'ceramic bearing' thing is complete BS.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

One thing not to do is ride through floods. Your jockey wheels will pass through and a bit more grease will weep and die. If you do, clean and add fresh grease.