Author Pascal | bike-components

Pascal

Workshop

Dirtjump & Slopestyle Enduro Cross Country

At bc since:: 12.2014
Favorite bike:: bc Podsol; Cinelli Nemo Tig; Columbus Singlespeeder; Mutantbikes Corvo; Mutantbikes X-Ray

My blog posts

How To: Inspect Your Bike

How-Tos

Ready for the season? We’ll show you how to prepare your bike for the upcoming season and which parts require special attention.

Hubs, Axles, Dimensions – State of the Art

Guides

Which thru axle is the right one for your hub? We give you an overview of the common dimensions of hubs and axles on MTB, road bike and gravel bike.

The Physics of Wheel Building

Guides

Perhaps you’re familiar with the basics, but do you want to learn more about the physics behind a wheel? Allow us to give you an in-depth explanation.

Wheel Building for Road Bikes: Finding the Perfect Match for You and Your Bike

Guides

Is it worth building a custom wheelset for a road bike when there are so many good system wheels available? Absolutely! Read on to learn more.

Your Custom Wheel with a Hub Dynamo

Guides

A hub dynamo provides power for lights and charging smartphones and GPS on the bike. We’ll show you what to look out for when building a dynamo wheel.

The Right Rim for Your Bike

Guides

Looking for a new rim for your bike? We’ll show you what to look for when choosing the right rim for your MTB, road bike or gravel bike.

Freehub and freehub body: function, compatibilities and conversion

Guides

How does the freehub on a bike work? What should you pay attention to when converting shifters &derailleurs, which freehub is compatible with which models?