Bike Bearings

Bottom bracket bearings are available in an increasingly wide range of designs. A bearing is called a bearing because it “bears” a load as weight, force or both, often in combination. In the case of a bottom bracket bearing, the weight and force on the bearings stems from a rider’s weight and force exerted on […]

A bike’s bearings are its most important components — a bike doesn’t move without ‘em. This comprehensive guide examines each category of bike bearing, looking at the characteristics of each, the engineering logic behind their design, and the key components in which they are used. CONTENTS Why is a Bearing Called a ‘Bearing’? Radial and