Sintered vs Organic Bike Disc Brake Pads: A Heated Topic

Sintered vs Organic Bike Disc Brake Pads: A Heated Topic

— Ard Kessels
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

Kogel Will Slow You Down

— Bryan Kreitz
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

Bicycle Ball Bearing Durability: Everything you need to know

— Ard Kessels
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

Bicycle Bearings and Reliability: Everything you need to know

— Ard Kessels
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

Kogel-supported triathletes in the world's biggest events

— Ard Kessels
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...
toxic sweat

Your sweat is killing your bearings if you ride this way!

— Ard Kessels
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

Eagle Kolossos Bearing Performance Tips and Maintenance

— Ard Kessels
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...
Going BIG: Oversized Derailleur Cages for Mountain Bikes

Going BIG: Oversized Derailleur Cages for Mountain Bikes

— Ard Kessels
  After introducing Kolossos last year for road and gravel bikes, it was about time we gave some love to cross country, trail and marathon riders. Translating what we learned from...
2020 Sea Otter Play: New Kogel Product Announcements

2020 Sea Otter Play: New Kogel Product Announcements

— Ard Kessels
Come see us this week at Sea Otter Play! With Covid19 putting a stop to the best bicycle event on the calendar, we are excited to present Kogel at the...
How to Choose Bottom Bracket Seals (Road vs Cross)

How to Choose Bottom Bracket Seals (Road vs Cross)

— Ard Kessels
Why do I have to choose? Kogel Bearings was founded on the belief that we could make a better bearing, specifically for bicycle applications.  Part of that was based on...
Presenting the Kogel Collective

Presenting the Kogel Collective

— Ard Kessels
This week we are officially revealing the Kogel Collective, our team of brand ambassadors and athletes. Although we have been building the Kogel Family for years, it is time to...
Kolossos oversized derailleur cage for Sram eTap AXS

Kolossos oversized derailleur cage for Sram eTap AXS

— Ard Kessels
After releasing the Kolossos Oversized Derailleur Cage for Shimano in January, it was obvious we had a gaping hole in our line-up. As the requests for Red and Force eTap...