2020

Bottom Bracket Cutting Die

A (non-ebike) modern road or mountain bike has either a threaded bottom bracket or press fit bottom bracket—those are the choices. Press fit BBs were, arguably, a solution to a non-problem with threaded BBs. Consistent dissatisfaction with press fit has seen a return to threaded bottom brackets and the increasing uptake of T47 threaded BB […]

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mtb headset parts laid out ready to assemble

Welcome to the most detailed guide to the modern mtb headset available online—or offline. You’ll: CONTENTS How Does an MTB Headset Work?MTB Headset Parts — What’s inside?Remove, Replace, Install MTB HeadsetHeadset ToolsWhy is My Headset Loose? HOW DOES AN MTB HEADSET WORK? It allows your front ‘end’ ie. handlebars, fork and wheel to turn to

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sealed bearings with seals removed

“Why are there so many bottom bracket standards?” is the question every single newcomer to the wonderful world of cycling has asked sooner or later. (Even those of us who have been in the industry forever periodically ask ourselves the same question.) The brief and cynical answer is that manufacturers focused on being different ultimately

Bottom Bracket Standards from Threaded to Press Fit (& more) Read More »

I take a close look at the T47 standard including a variety of models brands can choose from. 2021 is the year the cycling world got serious about the T47 bottom bracket standard. Specialized released their S-Works Tarmac SL7 2021 ; Trek, their Emonda SLR and SL. Trek will also use T47 more widely across their road range in the

T47 Bottom Brackets Guide – 24mm, 30mm (& Unique T47 EBB) Read More »

Install Compression Ring

This article is a detailed exploration of internal cable routing which is now common on mid-end bikes and standard on high-end bikes. The questions covered include: Is Internal Cable Routing Better? Internal Cable Routing Handlebars Internal Cable Routing Headset — Universal design (for OEM,ODM) Internal Cable Routing Headset INSTALLATION WHAT IS INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING? Internal

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Cartridge Bottom Brackets

In this article we provide the most comprehensive information about BSA Bottom Brackets online. A continually expanding range of bottom bracket standards, especially in the last 15-20 years has overly complicated the simple task of getting a bike’s cranks rotating. We make the case that the BSA bottom bracket is the cheapest, most effective bottom

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Bike handlebar spec

Cyclists who have been riding for some time have all asked the question: “How Do I Choose the Right Bike Handlebars?” If that’s you, then the information you need to answer that question is right here in this guide. With so many bike handlebar types available, we cover the range and guide you on selection.

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Crank Chainring Mounts

Are you in the market for an MTB crankset and/or looking to simply deepen your knowledge of MTB cranksets? This overview provides both a broad and detailed view of the key issues. Links to Sections MTB Crankset Development Through TimeMTB Crank ManufacturingWhat is the Best Crankset for a Mountainbike?The eMTB Effect on CranksetsAre Carbon Cranks

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