Kogel Bottom Bracket PF30 to EVO386 Shallow Road Seals

The Kogel Bottom Bracket PF30 to EVO386 Shallow Road Seals is built for riders who want ceramic bearing performance in a PF30 shell running a 386EVO crankset. The shallow design is specifically suited to metal frames with internal cable routing or carbon frames where the bottom bracket shell offers a reduced contact area — situations where a standard-depth cup simply doesn't seat correctly. Ceramic bearings keep friction low and longevity high, so the bottom bracket continues to spin smoothly long after a steel or hybrid alternative would have degraded.

The road seal spec keeps weight down and rolling resistance minimal — the right choice when you're not regularly riding through mud or heavy spray. The wider bearing stance that the 386EVO shell provides also distributes load more evenly across the bearings, which reduces wear over time compared to narrower configurations. Kogel assembles these bottom brackets by hand, with tolerances tight enough to make a measurable difference in how cleanly power transfers from the pedal stroke to the drivetrain.

Kogel PF30 to EVO386 Specs at a Glance

• Shell compatibility: PF30 frame shell
• Crankset compatibility: 386EVO, most 30mm spindle cranks
• Bearing type: Ceramic
• Seal type: Shallow road seals — optimized for low rolling resistance
• Cup depth: Shallow — suited for metal frames with internal cables or carbon frames with reduced shell contact area