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Ceramic Ball bearing warranty. A market analysis.

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...
— Ard Kessels
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The best bottom bracket tools for installation

The best bottom bracket tools for installation

Installing bottom brackets can be challenging, some press tools are great, others cause the cups to go in crooked or put a lot of stress on the bearings. We use...
— 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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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 often should I service my bearings?

How often should I service my bearings?

At Kogel Bearings we get a lot questions about the service interval of our bearings. The official answer is  that you should service your bearings once per year. It is...
— 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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