Over the years, due to variances and popularity of both sprocket and crank spindle sizes, Profile has manufactured a gamut to cover as much compatibility as possible. First, we’ll start with Profile BOLT ON sprockets that will work on 19mm cranks. For reference, below is the most common Profile adapters […]
Here is a photo with exploded images of the complete internals of a Profile ZCoaster® hub. ( Protected by U.S. Pat. No. 9,599,172 ) As with all Profile Racing product, you can buy replacement parts for everything we make. We also advise getting hub rebuilds done through your local bike shop as […]
A common misconception is that rim size reflects tire size. Although rim size remains static, tire size is not only labelled differently but varies between brands. Below is a graph using Sun Rims combined with Maxxis tires. Although some tires can be manipulated to fit on other size rims, this […]
The Madera Mast is one of our best selling stems. Intricate design, available in 7 total sizes (36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, and 54mm) and 7 total colors. Let Madera’s Mike Hinkens run you through the details here: Learn all about Madera’s classic and tough Mast Stem. Click play […]
It would take a year’s worth of posts to cover all the Profile hub and rim combinations. To make things easier for you, below is a quick list of the most common combos we offer here from the Profile factory. Note: We only carry Sun Rims. In the event that […]
Another FAQ, but better to describe with photos. In this process, we’re using it to install a 19mm spline drive gear onto Profile 19mm No Boss Cranks. We hope this helps? To install your cranks and spline drive gear or spider, first start with your bottom bracket tube spacer […]
If you have another size bottom bracket shell or different style bottom bracket bearing such as an Internal Euro, Spanish, Mid, or an American BB kit, it will not matter what style or size Profile or Madera cranks you have.
Depending on what style of riding you’re doing, the debate can get heated as to which Profile Crank set will work better for you on the freestyle end of things. Below, I will list some facts and offer what I’ve seen work over time and what works for which of […]
We’ve been getting a lot of questions on how to properly convert your Profile Elite MTB 1-Speed hub (Same hub shell can be used in all configurations) from a 135mm bolt-on to Q/R (and vise versa) and from 135mm x 10mm to 135mm x 12mm, and/or 142mm x 12mm Thru […]
We’ve been getting a lot of questions on how to properly convert your Profile Elite MTB 10/11 Speed hub (Same hub shell can be used in all configurations) from a 135mm to a 142mm x 12mm Thru (and vise versa). Here’s a photo showing the four 135mm Axle/Cone and driver […]
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