Avoiding the Problem of Rounded Square Taper Cranks

Unicycle04 Dec, 2024Business

Ever heard of square taper cranks, AKA cotterless cranks? They are one of the more common types of cranks on the market, especially on beginner and budget cycles (including unicycles). Basically, in the cotterless configuration, the bottom bracket has a cross-section that is a tapered square (hence the name). They are intuitive to install, allow more room for the bearing, and are very cost-effective to produce.