Kogel's Ball Bearing Adventures
See you at the IRONMAN World Championships in St George
For the first time ever, the Ironman World Championships are headed to St. George, Utah and Kogel will be there supporting our ambassador athletes and fans from around the world....
Why cooling fins don’t work on disc-brake pads
Since Kogel’s brake pad launch earlier this year, we have received a lot of questions about the cooling fins on Shimano’s brake pads and why they are lacking on the...
How to: Bed in bike disc brake pads & when to replace your rotors
In order to get the best performance out of your brand-new disc brake pads, there are a few steps to follow. Following these steps will help prevent howling rotors or...
Spring 2022 Bike Cleaning Tip & Tricks
Time for Your Spring Bike Cleaning As the weather improves and the ground starts to defrost in many parts of the country, we need to have a conversation about a...
The Kogel Collective Welcomes Trek Factory XC & Trek Segafredo
During 2021 I started writing my goals in a notebook as a way to reinforce positive thoughts and keep my eyes on the big picture. Looking back in my notebook,...
Sintered vs Organic Bike Disc Brake Pads: A Heated Topic
Brake pads for bicycles come in two main flavors: sintered and organic. Both have pros and cons, so let’s dive into the nitty gritty to see why Kogel opted for...
Kogel Will Slow You Down
As we roll into 2022 and we begin contemplating the validity of at least one of our New Year’s resolutions, it is time to focus on what’s really important. The...
Bicycle Ball Bearing Durability: Everything you need to know
Ball bearings are under a lot of stress. I love to see them as the hardworking team behind the scenes. You never see them, but the wheels will come off...
Bicycle Bearings and Reliability: Everything you need to know
When Bicycle Ball Bearings Fail Ball bearings are a critical part of a bicycle. They are at the heart of every rotating part of your precious steed. Better ball bearings...
Kogel-supported triathletes in the world's biggest events
With the world’s biggest triathlon contest happening later this month, we wanted to take a moment to congratulate these athletes on becoming Olympians. While never easy, because of challenges due to the...
Your sweat is killing your bearings if you ride this way!
The last thing I thought about as I churned through those hours on a trainer this past year was toxic sweat attacking my bike frame and components. And it seems...
Eagle Kolossos Bearing Performance Tips and Maintenance
So now that you’re considering or have already purchased an Eagle Kolossos Oversized Derailleur Cage, let’s talk about maximizing your performance. Our Eagle cage has been available for a few...
