Today, the Spain-based high-end bottom bracket specialists at Bikone announced their first product launch of 2026, the new BSA Road Ceramic Aero Bottom Bracket. As the official bottom bracket supplier of UAE Team Emirates, the brand tells us that it was developed in collaboration with the team, and “represents Bikone’s most advanced road bottom bracket to date.” With a laser focus on performance, Bikone aimed to reduce weight, optimize aerodynamics, and maintain ultra-smooth and efficient power transfer with this new model.
Bikone isn’t exactly a household name, but we have mentioned them previously, including in a profile of Tadej Pogačar’s Y1Rs earlier this year. The brand has been supplying UAE Team Emirates-XRG with bottom brackets since 2024, and will continue to support the team. From the press release: “In a context where marginal gains define the difference, the objective has been clear: less weight, less aerodynamic drag, and less friction to turn every pedal stroke into more speed. Bikone highlights that every shape, transition, and structural decision in this bottom bracket was made with a single purpose: removing unnecessary grams without compromising stiffness or reliability.”
Made from high-strength 7075 aluminum, Bikone claims to have reduced the weight of this new bottom bracket to just 77 grams, making it among the lightest on the market. The hybrid ceramic bearings are claimed to maximize smooth rotation for pedaling efficiency, along with axial seals and O-rings to completely seal the assembly for durability and consistency. Aerodynamically speaking, Bikone claims that its new, streamlined profile — specifically the completely smooth left cup — reduces airflow turbulence and improves frame integration.
Key Features
- 17 grams lighter than the previous generation
- New Aero Cup design with fully smooth outer surface
- Hybrid ceramic bearings optimized for low friction and efficiency
- Designed to maximize marginal gains by turning every watt into speed
Tech Specs
- Bottom bracket standard: BSA (English thread)
- Shell width: 68 mm
- Crankset compatibility: 24 mm cranksets
- Bearing type: Hybrid ceramic bearings
- Weight: 77 g
- Weight reduction: −17 g vs previous generation
- Installation system: Internal installation notches on the left cup, regular BSA on the right cup
- Intended use: Road / performance / professional racing
- Development: Developed in collaboration with UAE Team Emirates
- Season: 2026
Bikone BSA Road Ceramic Aero UAE Bottom Bracket: Pricing and Availability
Not surprisingly, making something as lightweight, aero, and efficient as possible results in a relatively high price. There are more expensive bottom brackets, to be sure, but the € 346.12 asking price certainly puts it at the high end of the price spectrum.
While these new bottom brackets will be on UAE Team Emirates’ team bikes this year, you don’t have to be Tadej Pogačar to get one. They are available for purchase now on the Bikone website, and will reportedly start shipping in the second week of January. Hit the link below to learn more or buy that marginal gain you’ve been waiting for.
