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Kogel Claims First Corrosion Resistant Bearings w/ Multi-Condition Seals

Kogel Claims First Corrosion Resistant Bearings w/ Multi-Condition Seals

Kogel CR Bottom bracket Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Continuing in their pursuit of…

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Continuing in their pursuit of the perfect bearings, Kogel has launched a new product range with a big claim. The new CR or Corrosion Resistant bearings claim to be “the first ever to combine a hardened, corrosion-resistant steel race with ceramic bearings and condition-specific seals.” Kogel CR Bottom bracket bearing Kogel founder Ard Kessels states that, ”Kogel has always offered different seals for wet or dry conditions, and we’ve always used chrome steel for our ceramic bearings. With our new proprietary, hardened stainless steel races, we can now offer cyclists the longest lasting and smoothest, best-protected bearings available.”

According to Kessels, most bearings utilize a chrome steel which is extremely hard and durable, but susceptible to rust. Alternatively, some manufacturers rely on stainless steel for races that won’t rust, but it’s softer and wears faster especially when used with ceramic balls.

Kogel claims that their new proprietary hardening process for stainless steel yields a race that is hard enough to survive prolonged use with their ceramic balls but retains its rust-proofing. Combine that with seal options for both wet and dry conditions, and you should have a corrosion resistant bearing that will last through many seasons. Kogel CR Bottom bracket Kogel is confident enough in their new bearing tech to have extended their warranty with a new “3-year very few questions asked” policy. The new CR bearings are available now as […]

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