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An interview with Ard Kessels on brand building and running a decentralized business

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...
— 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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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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How to clean your bicycle and protect the bearings

How to clean your bicycle and protect the bearings

In this feature I will address bicycle maintenance, especially cleaning and how to avoid damaging your bearings while doing this. Riding for decades in Belgium and The Netherlands and now living in...
— Ard Kessels
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Will you sponsor me?

Will you sponsor me?

Sponsorship is a sensitive subject at Kogel Bearings. We get questions about it almost as much as we get questions about how to install a bottom bracket. And I understand...
— 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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Presents for the cyclist that has everything

With the holiday season fast approaching, lots of family members of avid cyclists will have an easy job deciding what to buy for their spandex clad friend: something for the...
— Ard Kessels
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