Kogel's Ball Bearing Adventures

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Ball bearing warranties or the lack thereof.

Ball bearing warranties, or the lack thereof.

People ask us a lot of questions about Kogel’s Guaranteed Performance warranty. I thought this is a good moment to explain in detail why we offer this service and how we...
— Ard Kessels
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What is the cost of a ceramic bearing upgrade for bicycles? Part 1

What is the cost of a ceramic bearing upgrade for bicycles? Part 1

Ceramic bearing upgrades come in all shapes and sizes. First there are the different parts of the bike that can be upgraded, then there is a plethora of brands and...
— Ard Kessels
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Kogel Bearings - an interview with Ard Kessels

This weeks blog is an interview with Kogel Bearings founder Ard Kessels by Chandler Snyder for his blog Wookie Approved. It has also been featured on The Embrocation Cycling Journal....
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What makes a good ball bearing a great ball bearing for bicycles? Part 1

What makes a good ball bearing a great ball bearing for bicycles? Part 1

Ball bearings are at the bottom of every spec sheet. They’re hidden in the bike, nobody is going to give you a thumbs up when you show up at the...
— Ard Kessels
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What makes a good ball bearing a great ball bearing for bicycles? Part 2

What makes a good ball bearing a great ball bearing for bicycles? Part 2

After discussing the bearing balls in our previous post, we will look further into the qualities that make a great ball bearing. This focus is on radial ball bearings, not...
— Ard Kessels
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