Kogel Bearings

Kogel Bearings was established in 2013 in a 5x10 foot storage unit in Ard Kessels' adopted hometown of El Paso, TX. The brand's stated goals from the beginning were to make high end bearings that fit a premium bike, develop specific seals for road and off road use, and design a line of bottom brackets that eliminate the use of adapters. Its product range includes ceramic bottom brackets, ceramic oversized derailleur cages, ceramic derailleur pulleys, ceramic wheel bearings, and custom Cerakote painted components.

Kogel Bearings was established in 2013 in a 5x10 foot storage unit in Ard Kessels' adopted hometown of El Paso, TX. The goals were clear from the beginning: make the high end bearings that fit a premium bike; develop specific seals for road and off road use, since they have different requirements; and design a line of bottom brackets that will eliminate the use of adapters. As a bike shop owner in Belgium, Ard had one big frustration: sending expensive bicycles out with the stock bearings that came with the frames or complete bikes.

Performance. Precision. Your Way.

• Ceramic Bottom Brackets

  Bottom brackets available in BSA Thread, T47, BB86/92, and PF30 standards.

• Ceramic Oversized Derailleur Cages

  Oversized derailleur cages including Aero Kolossos for TT & road bikes, Speed Kolossos for road, gravel and MTB, and Kolossos ST for accessible performance.

• Ceramic Derailleur Pulleys

  Ceramic derailleur pulleys and Kolossos replacement pulleys.

• Ceramic Wheel Bearings

  Ceramic bearings for bicycle wheels.

• Custom Painted Components

  Custom Cerakote finishes with 150+ colors, hand-applied in the brand's lab.

• Pulley Covers

  Derailleur pulley covers compatible with SRAM EAGLE and XX1, Shimano ROAD and MTB 11T, Shimano 11/12 speed and SRAM Transmission, and Shimano ROAD R9200 12/14T pulleys.

• Lock Rings for Center Lock Disc Brakes

  Lock rings for Center Lock disc brakes, available in internal and external styles.

1. 1Ceramic Bicycle Bottom Brackets, Pulleys, and More | Kogel Bearingskogel.cc
2. 2Our Heritage: The History of Kogel Bearingskogel.cc
3. 3Derailleur Pulley Covers - Black – Kogel Bearingskogel.cc
4. 4Kogel Lock Rings for Center Lock Disc Brakes – Kogel Bearingskogel.cc