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Understanding bottom bracket issues. And why the standards are here to stay.

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...
— Ard Kessels
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Problems with ceramic bearings, part one

Problems with ceramic bearings, part one

Ever since we started Kogel Bearings, I have had the feeling we were fighting an uphill battle. Selling a high quality product, which has a very bad reputation. Just like...
— Ard Kessels
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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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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...
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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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Kogel Bearings staff picks

Kogel Bearings staff picks

We asked our team members to pick their favorite Kogel products and what made this article special to them. Whether it related to performance, looks or a good memory, we...
— 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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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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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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