Kogel's Ball Bearing Adventures
Ceramic Ball bearing warranty. A market analysis.
I spoke about ball bearing warranty in a previous post but we still explain every day how Kogel is different from Enduro Bearings, Ceramicspeed or Boca Bearings. These are brands...
Ceramic bearings for mountain bikes
Ceramic bearings on mountain bikes are a controversial topic, a surefire way to start a heated discussion over an after ride pint. Some riders feel high quality bearings bring no...
5 ways to reduce drivetrain friction and why it is important
You can install all the fancy ceramic bearings in the world, but the effort is quickly lost if you do not pay attention to ALL parts of your drivetrain and how...
Fixing bottom bracket creaks
Following up on last week's blog post which covered bottom bracket creaks that are actually not coming from the bottom bracket, this article will look at a smart work flow...
bottom bracket creaks that are actually not bottom bracket creaks
Every mechanic dreads the moment when a customer comes into the store with a creaking bottom bracket. While the poor bottom bracket gets blamed for creaking, very often the cause...
How to install PressFit bottom brackets for home mechanics
Pressing bottom brackets in frames can be a daunting task. It is not necessarily difficult, but if things go south, your ceramic bearings and frame are at risk. For this...
The lowest friction from ceramic bearings
Or: why we are not obsessed with building the lightest running bearings Reading any post about bearings in the cycling media, it seems that the quality of bearings is only...
Problems with ceramic bearings, part one
Ever since we started Kogel Bearings, I have had the feeling we were fighting an uphill battle. Selling a high quality product, which has a very bad reputation. Just like...
An interview with Ard Kessels on brand building and running a decentralized business
This article was published in the Mann Group newsletter of March 13, 2017 and published parallel on their website. Retailer Turned Manufacturer Solving a Simple Solution with High Return Ard Kessels...
Removing bottom brackets like a boss
Since our post on Installing bottom brackets like a boss, it only seems fair that we write up instruction on how to safely remove a pressed in bottom bracket. The...
Ceramic bearings vs. steel bearings. Which ones do you need?
If there is one thing we see a lot in comments sections about ceramic bearings, it is people claiming ceramic bearings do not offer benefits and are not worth their...
Kogel Bearings staff picks
We asked our team members to pick their favorite Kogel products and what made this article special to them. Whether it related to performance, looks or a good memory, we...
