On the Relative Advantages of Square Taper Cranks

Unicycle10 Jun, 2024Business

Square taper cranks, also known as cotterless cranks, are among the most common crank styles used in the world of unicycles (and bikes, for that matter, although many modern producers have moved away from them). Recognized by the square opening that accepts the hub axle of the wheel, square taper cranks are secured by pushing into the tapered square of the hub axle, achieving a friction fit that is then secured with a nut or bolt.