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T47: the good the bad and the availability.

T47: the good, the bad and the availability.

Last year at NAHBS, a new bottom bracket standard was introduced. Dubbed T47, the parameters were set through a collaboration between White Industries and custom bike builder Argonaut Bicycles. Chris...
— Ard Kessels
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Four benefits of ceramic bearings for bicycles

Four benefits of ceramic bearings for bicycles

Let's face it: ceramic bearings are not for everyone. Some people still believe the durability of ceramic bearings is bad, some don't want to spend any money and some just...
— Ard Kessels
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Removing bottom brackets like a boss

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...
— Ard Kessels
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Specialized OSBB explained

Specialized OSBB explained

Specialized bottom brackets have been confusing our customers for some time now. Many frames are carrying the OSBB label, but in reality, this Oversized Bottom Bracket covers a range of...
— Ard Kessels
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Ceramic bearings vs. steel bearings. Which ones do you need?

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...
— Ard Kessels
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Making the lightest bottom bracket

Making the lightest bottom bracket

What is the lightest bottom bracket? How much does this Kogel bottom bracket weigh? So and so bottom bracket is lighter, why is yours so heavy? We get a lot...
— Ard Kessels
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Five ways you are hurting your bearings

Five ways you are hurting your bearings

 Ball bearings are fragile if used in the wrong way. You can get years of joy out of a quality set, or destroy them before you put the first mile...
— Ard Kessels
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What is the cost of a ceramic bearing upgrade for bicycles? Part 2

What is the cost of a ceramic bearing upgrade for bicycles? Part 2

In part 1 of  this article we covered the  cost  of  ceramic bottom brackets and wheel bearings. Today we will look at the derailleur pulleys and the cost of ownership...
— Ard Kessels
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Do oversized derailleur pulleys really help? Part 2

Do oversized derailleur pulleys really help? Part 2

In part one of this post we analyzed oversized pulley systems and their effect on friction and shifting. Today we will look at their use in mountain bike setups and...
— Ard Kessels
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Do oversized derailleur pulleys really help? Part 1

Recently we have been receiving an increasing amount of questions about oversize pulley wheels. With the Ceramicspeed OSPW system and KCNC's  being very visible in the market and recently Sram...
— Ard Kessels
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Terrain Lab: why Kogel Bearings believes in outdoor testing.

Terrain Lab: why Kogel Bearings believes in outdoor testing.

You may or may not have seen the #terrainlab pop up on our social media recently. The photos show our employees and athletes putting their Kogels to the test in...
— Ard Kessels
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The best TV shows and documentaries for cyclists

The best TV shows and documentaries for cyclists

With the days shortening and Kickr season right around the corner, I thought this is a good time to share some of the best cycling documentaries and tv-shows I have...
— Ard Kessels
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