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- All
- Bike Bearings
- Bike Handlebars
- Bottom Bracket
- Building a Bike
- Carbon Emissions
- Chainring
- CNC Milling
- Crankset
- Headsets
- Taichung Bike Week
- Taipei Cycle
Chain Line Customization: 4 Chain Lines, 4 Different Cranks
A bike’s chain line is a simple yet misunderstood but …
Guide to External Bottom Brackets (incl. Install & Removal)
External bottom brackets are practical, require little maintenance, and are …
MTB Bottom Bracket Types, Tools and Other Essential Information
Keep reading for a detailed coverage of the main types …
Direct Mount Chainring and Crank
A direct mount chainring is installed directly onto an integrated crank which …
Taipei Cycle – Trends and Products in 2022 and 2023
Note: This article will be periodically updated as we head …
A Press Fit Tool for Every Situation (100% Unique)
The shift from threaded BBs to press fit made the …
What is the Bike Industry Doing About Its Carbon Emissions?
Some industry sectors—such as the bicycle industry—have been slow to …
Bike Spindle Design and Manufacturing (Past to Present)
A bike spindle refers to one of three things: a …
The Bottom Bracket Shell: Old Designs…and New
The bottom bracket shell on a modern bike is the …
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