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Token Shuriken OSPW Throws Shimano a Curve, Plus New Stealth Headsets

A unique take on an oversize pulley cage system for road bikes, the new Token Shuriken offsets the upper pulley for smoother performance on the…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 22, 2023

CeramicSpeed show OSPW for AXS XPLR, Cerakote Editions for MTB, more – Eurobike 2022

CeramicSpeed has expanded its line of OSPW derailleur cages, bringing the reduced friction benefits of larger pulley wheels and the increased clearance benefits of a…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 19, 2022

CeramicSpeed OSPW Aero becomes official, making oversize pulleys faster than ever!

CeramicSpeed’s Giro-proven OSPW Aero adds reduction in aerodynamic drag to the reduced drivetrain drag of their popular oversized pulley wheel derailleur upgrades. By effectively replacing…

Written by Cory Benson June 21, 2022

Prototype CeramicSpeed Aero OSPW derailleur upgrade gaining seconds at the Giro for Biniam Girmaye

A closer look at the Cube road & time trial bikes of Biniam Girmaye at the Giro d’Italia reveals a new prototype CeramicSpeed Aero OSPW…

Written by Cory Benson May 09, 2022

CeramicSpeed toughens up with Cerakote’d OSPW derailleur pulleys

CeramicSpeed is experimenting with a Cerakote finish on their OSPW derailleur pulleys, offering a tougher finish in a variety of colors. They’re the same carbon…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 12, 2022

CeramicSpeed OSPW upgrades new Dura-Ace R9200 12-speed with Oversized Pulley Wheels

Just as the new 12-speed Dura-Ace R9200 groupset starts to actually turn up in bike shops and on the occasional top-tier bike, CeramicSpeed is ready…

Written by Cory Benson November 05, 2021

Friday Roundup: Project Bike Tech, Solstice ride, Win CeramicSpeed OSPW & more!

High School Bicycle Education Program finds space in pandemic cracks – While many businesses & industries struggle with the global pandemic, Project Bike Tech is seeking…

Written by Cory Benson December 11, 2020

CeramicSpeed OSPW Mission will save virtual watts in Zwift, with chance to win one IRL

2020 might very well be remembered as the year of Zwift. The virtual riding world certainly had its fans before Covid-19, but the ability to…

Written by Zach Overholt May 01, 2020

CeramicSpeed adds OSPW X ceramic pulley system for 12-speed Shimano XT, XTR

Already available for SRAM Eagle’s 12-speed rear derailleurs, now you can upgrade you new Shimano M8100 XT and M9100 XTR 12-speed rear derailleurs, too. The…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 18, 2020

CeramicSpeed OSPW X Eagle expands fast derailleur upgrades further Off-Road

CeramicSpeed says you can go faster for longer off-road now with an expanded OSPW X ceramic bearing derailleur upgrade offering for Eagle AXS & Eagle…

Written by Cory Benson June 27, 2019

CeramicSpeed releases OSPW X pulleys for Shimano Ultegra RX, teases SRAM Eagle

The Oversized Pulley Wheel system (OSPW X) has gained popularity over the years, promising improved drivetrain efficiency and lower friction. While the system has slowly…

Written by Greg Kopecky April 13, 2019

CeramicSpeed Driven chain-less drivetrain almost shifting, off-road OSPW expanding

First shown at Eurobike 2018, the CeramicSpeed Driven drivetrain concept replaces the chain with a carbon fiber driveshaft being turned by a toothed cog. At…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 18, 2019

Riding dirty on CeramicSpeed OSPW X off-road w/ massive gravel & CX pulleys

CeramicSpeed has been telling us for several years that oversized derailleur pulleys spinning ceramic bearings would make us faster on the road. Now the new OSPW X…

Written by Cory Benson January 18, 2019

CeramicSpeed celebrates 20 years with Golden OSPW derailleur system

What started out as a way for founder Jacob Csizmadia to break the world 24 hour inline skating distance record became one of cycling’s most…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 27, 2018

CeramicSpeed Victory OSPW pulley system available now… for $2,000

Built on their already expensive OSPW pulley cage system for Shimano Dura-Ace 9100, the limited edition CeramicSpeed Victory OSPW edition nearly quadruples the price. But…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 23, 2018

CeramicSpeed giving away Le Tour replica Factor O2 bike w/ ‘Victory Edition’ OSPW

CeramicSpeed have lifted the lid on a contest to ride away with something money can’t buy – a replica of the special edition silver Factor…

Written by Cory Benson July 17, 2018

3D Printed Ribble Titanium All-Road Prototype Leads Out 5 Bikes for Rouleur Live

The Ribble Edit: a 5 bike custom collection debuted at Rouleur Live this week, including a 3D-printed titanium Ribble Prototype all-road bike…

Written by Cory Benson November 03, 2023

Dangerholm Scale RC Super Gravel Bike Reasserts that Rigid XC MTB is Gravel

Latest super-custom Dangerholm build is a super gravel bike, but Gustav reveals his MTB bias starting with a rigid carbon Scale XC bike…

Written by Cory Benson October 30, 2023

Kogel Aero Kolossos Sheds Wind Drag, too, Plus new Shimano 105 Option

Kogel aims to save drag from more than just the chain with their new aerodynamic oversize pulley cage, and they’ve got standard OSPWs for the…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 18, 2023

The Driven Orbit Drive is a Planetary Bevel Gearbox eBike Motor

Driven, a new company spun out of CeramicSpeed, has shown its innovative Orbit Drive transmission for the first time at Eurobike, Frankfurt. The working prototype…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 21, 2023

Tech Roundup: Forks, Brakes, Tools, Oversize Pulleys & more!

A huge collection of new brakes, suspension, tools, dropper posts, drivetrain upgrades, pumps and a whole lot more.

Written by Tyler Benedict May 08, 2023

Taipei Show Tech Randoms: Wheels, Drivetrain & Vanlife

Wheels, rims, hubs, and a bit of drivetrain stuff from the 2023 Taipei Cycle Show, plus a quick romp around Dirty Formosa’s outdoor pavilion of…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 10, 2023

Is CeramicSpeed Developing a High Efficiency Drivetrain with Rocker Joint Roller Chain?

Close look at CeramicSpeed Rocker Joint Roller Chain patent – is this disruptive innovation for the cycling industry, or mere pie in the sky?

Written by Jessie-May Morgan April 10, 2023

Georg Egger & Lukas Baum Take 2nd at 2023 Cape Epic | Photo Story and Pro Bike Check

The 2022 Cape Epic brought a big surprise to the world of endurance racing when Georg Egger and Lukas Baum of Speed Company Racing took…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan April 02, 2023

Festka’s 5 Most Popular Custom Carbon Gravel & Road Bikes of 2022

Festka’s Top-5 custom carbon bikes of 2022 include more gravel bikes than traditional road…

Written by Cory Benson February 01, 2023

Rocket Granite X Cycling Ceramic Sleek Titanium Road Superbike Build

French ceramic bearing maker Cycling Ceramic partnered up with a custom Austrian titanium framebuilder to create this sleek, low-friction Rocket Granite superbike. With what appears…

Written by Cory Benson January 27, 2023

A Spy Plane in Bike Form? The Limited Bastion ArchAngel Features 3D Printed Winged Lugs

Australian-born Bastion Cycles, a bespoke bicycle manufacturer, just announced a very limited release of the ArchAngel. The name is a subtle “nod” to a CIA…

Written by Ron Frazelle January 25, 2023