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New Cardona ad in Ride US

Tony Cardona was in Florida in 2010. He and Jeff K. came down and we spent a long weekend traipsing through Central Florida. This photo was shot first day of the trip after one loop out, one tire getting jammed between the two rails, and on third go pulled nice […]

May 29, 2011

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Hub Comparison

Profile/Madera BMX Hubs Comparison   Feature Elite Hubs Totem Hubs Mini Hubs Madera V2 Hubs 6 Pawl Driver with 68 Step Ratchet Ring X 4 Pawl Driver with 24 Step Ratchet Ring X X X 4 pawl 1/8″ 9 & 10 Tooth Driver in CrMo and Ti X X X* […]

May 26, 2011

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Hub Measurements

Using these measurements, in addition to the ERD (Effective Rim Diameter) of the rim you intend to use, you can calculate, using the online spoke calculator from United Bicycle Institute (link), what length spoke you’ll need.   Hub Style Center to Drive Flange Center to Non-Drive Flange Drive Flange Diameter […]

May 26, 2011

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News From The Machine Shop

Titanium button head bolts back in stock. -6AL4V titanium -3/8 or 3/8 to 14mm adapter style -sold individually -Made in USA Titanium button head bolts fresh out of the machine.

May 19, 2011

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Stem Installation

For best results, use a torque wrench. There is no need to use a breaker bar or any kind of extension to get your stem tighter. You are quite likely to damage the stem if you use anything other than a torque wrench, a standard allen key, or a multi-tool. […]

May 2, 2011

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Hub Overhaul

When your Profile cranks or hubs are assembled here at the factory, we use bearing presses and tools made specifically for the part they are used on. Obviously, very few people are going to have these tools in their homes, and not many shops will have them either, so if […]

May 2, 2011

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BMX Cranks

Bottom Bracket Installation Installing a Mid or Spanish BB is virtually the same. (Click on links for illustrations and complete instructions.) The optimal method of installation is to press the bearings into the frame, with the appropriate tube spacer in between the bearings, using a bearing press. The next best […]

May 2, 2011

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COVID-19 UPDATE

We are taking precautions to protect our employees and follow CDC and state guidelines. In the meantime, our machine shop is still running, we're here to assist you and we'll be shipping product to help support bike shops during this difficult time.