Kogel's Ball Bearing Adventures
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...
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...
Wookie Approved: Kogel Bearings Durability Test
How did Kogel Bearings survive the winter? With he temperatures rising and the CX season well behind us, it is time to reflect on Chandler Snyder's test, which put our...
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...
What makes a good bottom bracket a great bottom bracket? Part 2
In part 1 of this blog post, we looked at different bottom bracket types and at adapters. Part two will go a bit more in depth about the best location...
What makes a good bottom bracket a great bottom bracket? Part 1
At Kogel Bearings we spend a lot of time looking at one particular part of the bicycle: the bottom bracket. We tend to nerd out over the smallest possible details....
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....
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...
What makes a good ball bearing a great ball bearing for bicycles? Part 1
Ball bearings are at the bottom of every spec sheet. They’re hidden in the bike, nobody is going to give you a thumbs up when you show up at the...
What makes a good ball bearing a great ball bearing for bicycles? Part 2
After discussing the bearing balls in our previous post, we will look further into the qualities that make a great ball bearing. This focus is on radial ball bearings, not...
