Matt Coplon’s 2021, Profile X FBM X Deco Build.
———————————————————————————————————– Complete Rig Check with Profile’s TM, Matt Coplon. FBM x Deco x Profile Racing. Weight: 19lbs.
Introducing…Profile Racing’s 2021 EuroTech.
With the new year, comes an addition to our machining family. Here’s a pictorial sequence of Profile Racing’s 2021 EuroTech Lathe/Mill combo being loaded into the factory last week. This machine will be replacing an 8 year old one of the same type and will be used to make hub […]
The Progression of the Profile Cassette Hub
We went digging in the Dungeon yesterday to conjure some of the known (and not-so-known) predecessors of the Profile cassette hubs that fill our shelves in 2020. Let’s start here:
Down to the Basics: Milling.
Over the next couple weeks, we’re going to go over the seven, basic machine processes that go into making our parts; Turning, Hobbing, Milling, Tapping, Boring, Parting, and Broaching. Although there are numerous post-production steps that go into finishing a Profile Racing part, this is where it starts. Up sixth: […]
Down to the Basics: Tapping.
Over the next couple weeks, we’re going to go over the six, basic machine processes that go into making our parts; Turning, Hobbing, Milling, Tapping, Boring, Parting, and Broaching. Although there are numerous post-production steps that go into finishing a Profile Racing part, this is where it starts. Up Fifth: […]
Down to the Basics: Boring.
Over the next couple weeks, we’re going to go over the six, basic machine processes that go into making our parts; Turning, Hobbing, Milling, Tapping, Boring and Broaching. Although there are numerous post-production steps that go into finishing a Profile Racing part, this is where it starts. Up Third: Boring. […]
Down to the basics: Hobbing
Over the next couple weeks, we’re going to go over the six, basic machine processes that go into making our parts; Turning, Hobbing, Milling, Tapping, Boring and Broaching. Although there are numerous post-production steps that go into finishing a Profile Racing part, this is where it starts. Up Second: Hobbing […]
The Process: Accuracy within Profile Hub Production.
Walking through Profile’s machine shop the other day, I stumbled upon our head machinist working with some really interesting tools. Although this processing is mundane, I thought it really interesting the amount of time, care and precision that goes into keeping Profile’s hubs at accurate specs. For my own knowledge, […]
From the Dungeon: Film Archive — Part Four
While digging in the dungeon recently, we’ve come across a huge cache of photos from Profile Racing’s bmx history. So over the next couple months, we’ll be doing a weekly post of what we’ve found. Here’s our fourth post…we hope you enjoy. Thanks for the support.
Tech Tip #48: Profile ZCoaster/Madera Gulf Coaster FAQ’s
We’ve been getting quite a few general inquiries on the Profile Zcoaster and Madera Gulf Coaster. Because both hubs are so similar, we’ve made a Q and A list below, applying to both that will hopefully clarify any questions you may have on either hub. For anything more detailed or […]