Kogel's Ball Bearing Adventures
Bike Upgrades to Boost Power Transfer
In cycling, power transfer is everything. Whether you're chasing podiums or simply enjoying weekend rides, getting the most out of every pedal stroke can transform your experience. One of the...
How Upgrading to Ceramic Bearings Can Save You Money
If you've been riding for a while, you know that every little bit of efficiency counts. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a competitive racer, making smart upgrades can mean...
Is Upgrading Your Bottom Bracket Worth It?
In cycling, every component matters, and the bottom bracket is no exception. As the heart of your bike’s drivetrain, it plays a pivotal role in ensuring smooth pedaling and efficient...
Upgrade Your Bike’s Components Before Replacing It: Why Smart Upgrades Matter
The thought of upgrading your bike can be exciting—new frame, fresh components, and all the latest tech. But before you dive into the idea of buying an entirely new ride,...
Cannondale BB30A and PF30A explained
Since 2015 Cannondale has released BB30A and PressFit30A or PF30A. Originally on the Synapse and Slice, the standards have now been rolled out across most of the road and mountain...
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...
Four ways Kogel Bearings takes care of your needs
When I started Kogel Bearings, I thought long and hard about what drives a customer to a business. Just a good product is no guarantee for a consumer to slide...
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...
Understanding bottom bracket issues. And why the standards are here to stay.
The good old bottom bracket, the silent work horse, hidden deep down inside the bicycle. Well, silent is referring to the ideal world in this case. With the explosion of...
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...
