Why Does the CeramicSpeed Preload Ring Make a Difference?

The CeramicSpeed Preload Ring is the detail that completes a proper SRAM DUB bottom bracket installation, ensuring correct preload adjustment across all DUB crank and bottom bracket combinations. Preload matters more than most riders realize: too little and you get bearing play that degrades power transfer and accelerates wear; too much and you create drag that undermines the low-friction performance you paid for. This precision-machined ring takes the guesswork out of the adjustment, letting you dial in the exact bearing engagement that CeramicSpeed's DUB-compatible brackets are designed to run at.

Compatible with all SRAM DUB-spec CeramicSpeed bottom brackets, the Preload Ring is a small component with an outsized impact on long-term drivetrain performance and bearing lifespan. It is the correct tool for the job whether you are building up a fresh CeramicSpeed BB installation or servicing an existing one, and it belongs on any DUB-equipped build where bearing health and precise preload control are non-negotiable. Available in black, it installs cleanly and integrates into the drivetrain without adding visual clutter to a finished build.