A&M True Spoke Cycles

Just ordered a WheelTop EDS OX 2.0 for a customer and this is exactly why I chose it.

The adjustment range on this system is unreal, allowing for precise tuning no matter the setup. Add to that the wide operating range and compatibility across multiple drivetrain configurations, and it makes it an incredibly versatile option.

Being able to run it across different group sets without compromise means flexibility, reliability, and future-proofing for the rider. Quality components matched with smart tech — that’s how it should be.

The Trials Bike Build Is Nearly Done 🔧🔥

As this build comes together, it’s a good reminder of how important clean, well-maintained components are — and how much choosing the right parts for your style of riding matters.

When every piece is spotless, serviced, and working exactly as it should, the whole bike responds better. Trials riding especially relies on precision: sharp engagement, strong brakes, dialled geometry, and components that can take repeated hits without giving up.

Why it matters:

🧼 Clean parts = longer life
Dirt and grit are a component’s worst enemy. Clean surfaces reduce wear, improve performance, and make everything feel smoother.

🔧 Proper maintenance = reliable performance
Trials riding demands control and consistency. Well-maintained gear means no surprises when you’re balancing, hopping, or committing to big moves.

⚙️ Choosing the right components = confidence
Not every part suits every discipline. Trials needs strong wheels, responsive brakes, solid bars/stems, and parts built to take abuse. Picking the right setup gives you confidence to push harder.

🛠️ Small details make a massive difference
This build proves it — when every bolt, bearing, and surface is checked, cleaned, aligned, and chosen with purpose, the bike feels like an extension of you.

Almost time to show it off.
Stay tuned — this thing’s going to be mint 👌

Why Facing Your Bearing Surfaces Matters

When you’re installing bottom brackets, headsets, or any bearing system, the surface they sit on is everything. Facing the bearing seats ensures both sides are perfectly flat and aligned — and that makes a huge difference in how your bike feels on the trail or road.

Here’s why it’s important:

🔧 Precision alignment
If the faces aren’t square, your bearings load unevenly. That leads to rough rotation, premature wear, and annoying creaks.

⚙️ Longer bearing life
A properly faced frame ensures the bearing sits exactly as designed. Less friction, less stress, more life.

🚫 Eliminates noise & play
Misaligned surfaces are one of the biggest causes of creaks, clicks, and that vague feeling through the bars or cranks.

🚀 Smoother performance
When everything is aligned, the whole bike runs smoother — better steering, better power transfer, and a more solid ride.

At A&M True Spoke Cycles I always face bearing surfaces before installing anything. It’s one of those details you don’t see, but you definitely feel on the bike.

Started the trials journey last night — not on the bike yet, but on the tools. Getting everything sorted before I even touch a pedal.
Exciting times ahead with the build and the skills that’ll follow. 🤘

Trials riding will be the next challenge — the balance, the precision, the discipline. Every session will teach me something new.
Exciting times ahead with the building process of trials bike and where this journey leads. 🚲💥