Every cyclist I ever met has been chasing the same thing: go faster with less effort. This is why we invest in aero wheels, tight fitting jerseys, weight saving parts and ceramic bearings. I hate to say Marginal Gains since the term has been chewed up beyond the point of recognition, but hey: those marginal gains add up! While some bike purchases really help you go faster by the smallest of margins, the case I make for waxed chains is pretty clear. There is a lot of research out on the internet and they consistently point at 5 to 8 watts at steady output that a normal human being can maintain ..read more

Today Kogel introduced the newest leg to our ever growing portfolio of products: wax optimized chains to compliment your ceramic bottom brackets and oversized pulleys. If a component is providing free speed and is more durable than whatever came stock on your bike, it is a contender to become part of our lineup. Gains Made In E-Racing In the last few years Kogel has been working closely with the NeXT eSport team to optimize their drivetrains for Zwift racing. Since many of the skills we use for outdoor riding are either not there or replaced by algorithms on these platforms. For this reas ..read more

This message seems long overdue, but I am super stoked to introduce the center sleeve for Sram BSA-DUB bottom brackets. For years (can you believe the DUB standard was introduced five years ago in 2018??) Kogel has stated that our bearings are properly sealed and do not need a spindle sleeve to protect them from the elements. Today I stand by that statement.  What is relatively new is the amount of unprotected hoses and wires that run freely through the inside of a frame. It seems only a few years ago that bikes had cables for braking and shifting. These cables always  needed to be u ..read more

Hello friends, it's been a while since we unveiled the new Aero Kolossos in April, and things have been pretty quiet since then. I wanted to take this opportunity to give you an update on the progress of the design process. Dangerholm's Vision for the Aero Scott Foil Our friend Gustav, also known as Dangerholm, came up with the idea for an aero Kolossos. He shared his concept for his very first road bike build with us—a fully integrated Scott Foil with carbon six-spoke wheels designed to resemble a hypercar on two wheels. Since the entire bike was built around aerodynamics, we realized quickl ..read more

As we are heading towards the ten year anniversary of the company our team built from scratch, it is time to point out that Kogel is not a good fit for every cyclist. This article will touch on four reasons why our parts could be out of place on your bike. My bike cost less than $3000 Very often we talk to people asking if we have pulleys that fit on 9 speed derailleurs or customers looking for a bottom bracket for their square taper crank set. We love these questions! Even if Kogel cannot serve a cyclist today, that doesn’t mean this person can’t be a good fit for our brand tomorrow. Dur ..read more

By now, you know that cycling does the body good. Whether you've been an avid cyclist for ages or recently purchased your first bike during the pandemic, if you're reading this blog, the chances are that you have experienced the many benefits of cycling.  As we come to the close of May, a.k.a Mental Health Awareness month, one thing that we have noted across the board from our athletes is that cycling also improves our mental health without a doubt. Many athletes state that cycling is therapeutic, a healthy way to bond with others and build community, and safely process and purge stressor ..read more

Sometimes we welcome new athletes to the Kogel Collective and every single time I am stoked to welcome new riders to the family. Spreading the word on going faster with less energy is just so much easier with friends. Every now and then, though, these announcements feel a bit more special than the other ones. Welcoming downhill superstar Aaron Gwin, Cross Country hero Jolanda Neff or our first official world tour road team Trek Segafredo easily come to mind and feel like milestones for our business. Today’s announcement is in that category. Daniela Ryf is a long-distance triathlon legend, Redb ..read more

What do RideBMX magazines, Mortal Kombat, and Super Mario World all have in common?  Yep, the 90s. And what better way to wax nostalgic about the past than to take a ride with one of the most prolific influencers in the cycling industry than...well a good friend of ours. After all, the best rides are with your friends! When it comes to tricking out your bike, there is only one person whose personal style meets expertise technique - Dangerholm. We caught up with Gustav and got a behind-the-scenes view of his new 90s retro-inspired beast! We were surprised to learn that his n ..read more

Time for Your Spring Bike Cleaning As the weather improves and the ground starts to defrost in many parts of the country, we need to have a conversation about a topic that some of us are dreading: Spring Cleaning. We all know that a clean bike is a fast bike and I can assure you that those hours of Zwift or being a brave Flandrien in tough conditions did not do your bike any favors. Let’s run through the essentials checklist to get ready for those bright spring rides. The Essentials Clean bike and drivetrain: The first part is critical: remove all dirt from your frame, drivetrain, wheels and ..read more

In my new series of blogs, Kogel Cares, I will flip the communication and put you: our readers, riders, and friends at the center of attention. I want to know how you feel. Give me your take on each week’s topic and submit your responses here. 1 person every week will and you can win a $100 Kogel Gift Card. For this week's blog I'm bringing in another member of the Kogel team to write this week's blog. Please welcome, Dimarco Barea. - Ard Kessels Kogel Cares, All Custom Everything   If you've been following Kogel, you know how important personalization has been to us since day 1. From o ..read more