Over the next three weeks, we will be doing a total of three tutorials on the Profile ZCoaster. Up first, one of our rider’s perspectives… While riding with Dillon Leeper in Richmond, we decided to do a quick video on what he feels are the three advantages to using the […]
Made to upgrade complete, out of the box, race bikes or that old school/mid school rig you’re resurrecting from the garage…Profile’s Elite Freewheel is your best bet to offer a more affordable alternative to having the, almost signature, sound of a Profile Elite Cassette Hub. And it comes with advantages: […]
When you choose to ride Profile (and Madera) product, it is hand built the day you order. If it’s a hub, each part is pulled individually, pressed, assembled, tightened down and boxed. If it’s a crank set, the arms are broached/de-burred by hand, cleaned and boxed. If it’s a spline […]
The Profile Mini Rear Hub has become an industry staple over the past 16 years. In celebration of it’s 16 birthday, let’s crack into the internal assembly. Although we recommend you using a press, you can also follow the step-by-step tutorial here, using some common wrenches: Profile 3/8 Mini Cassette […]
The Profile Mini Rear 14mm Hub has become an industry staple over the past 16 years. In celebration of it’s 16 birthday, let’s crack into the internal assembly. Although we recommend you using a press, you can also follow the step-by-step tutorial here, using some common wrenches: http://www.profileracing.com/profile-14mm-mini-cassette-hub-overhaul/ The components […]
The Profile Mini Front Hub is a pretty simple concept: 8 parts compressed together to make a dialed mechanism. Although we recommend you using a press, you can also follow the step-by-step tutorial here, using some common wrenches: http://www.profileracing.com/overhauling-profilemadera-front-hubs/ The components making up the Profile Mini Front Hub (As well […]
There are several different 3/8’s bolt options for Profile Mini, Totem, Elite and Madera hubs. Once again, Gary at Elite Cycle Imports (our Aussie distro) in collaboration with Bmx Ultra offer us this visual walk through of each bolt option as part of Profile’s “build your own hub” campaign. We […]
Besides questions on proper spindle length and crank installation, how to convert a 3/8 axle to 14mm (and vide-versa) in a Profile Mini/Madera V-2 Rear Hub is one of the most common. We want to thanks Gary at Elite Cycle Imports (our Aussie Distro) and Bmx Ultra for putting together […]
The most common tech question we get here at the shop: If I have an outboard BB kit, what spindle length works best? Rule of thumb: 5-5/8″ for an inboard, 6″ for an outboard. Let Profile’s Gus Lanzilotta go into more detail here. We hope this helps?
When we initially brought the Spline Drive sprocket design into Profile and Madera’s inventory, we had to back track a little to make an aesthetically pleasing counter part: Profile’s No Boss Cranks. What is the difference? Profile’s Standard 19mm RHD Cranks have a spider boss on the right arm. Profile’s […]
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.