bc original stands for genuine bike know-how from first-hand experience. We live and breathe performance cycling and log thousands of kilometres in the saddle every year. Uphill, downhill, on asphalt, gravel or far off the beaten path. This very experience flows directly into the development of our own products. Working closely with selected, well-known manufacturers, we create well thought-out bike components and accessories that truly deliver in real-world use. No unnecessary frills, just honest products for road bikes, gravel bikes and MTBs. Developed by people who ride, test and refine until everything fits.
bc original is made for You if You value function, quality and fair value for money. It is driven by passion, technical expertise and the firm belief that good equipment really makes the difference.
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bc Bikes and their terrain: the Flint gravel frame
Flint, a hard sedimentary rock that splits cleanly, lends its name to our first gravel frame. In early human history, flint was an essential raw material for cutting tools. It also gained great importance as firestone, a rock capable of striking sparks. Around 5,000 years ago, flint was intensively mined at the Lousberg, one of Aachen’s three “witness hills”, and shaped into axes. Lousberg flint is known for its distinctive colouring, making its impressive distribution easy to trace: tools made from this stone have been found from Belgium all the way to Central Hesse and East Westphalia.
Our Flint is Your raw material for a gravel bike that takes You back to the very roots of cycling. With Flint, everything is possible. Rough trails or endless gravel roads, minimalist setup or fully equipped with mudguards and a rack. It’s Your adventure.
Kol Carbon Fork
The Kol gravel fork
Following the example of Flint and Podsol, we named our gravel fork Kol – Flint, the firestone from the Lousberg, and Kol, an old German spelling for coal, form a fiery duo for adventures on gravel, light singletracks, or bikepacking trips. The inspiration for the name comes from the material itself – carbon, or more precisely, carbon fiber composite. The subtle graphic on the brake-side fork leg shows our team’s favourite gravel playground: the Eifel, south of Aachen. Here, endless trails test both bike and rider. And for that, a versatile and carefree companion like the Kol is indispensable!
Loamer Wheelset
Loamer Wheelset
In mountain biking, “loam” refers to fresh, loose forest soil – the equivalent of powder in winter sports. Fresh loam trails, often called “loamers,” give riders extra grip and always leave a big smile on their face. That’s exactly what the bc original Loamer wheelset delivers! This lightweight and highly reliable 29" wheelset has already proven itself on rough trails in Canada and on endless descents in the Himalayas. It invites playful riding, yet still has plenty of reserves for a more aggressive approach.
bc original Apparel
bc original Bike Wear
bc original Bike Wear was born directly from life on the trail. Kilometer after kilometer in the saddle – uphill, downhill, on dusty gravel roads and rocky trails – that experience is woven into every fiber of our MTB clothing.
Our MTB jerseys for women and men combine freedom of movement with clever features: lift-pass pockets for quick access on the go, and built-in glasses and goggle cleaning cloths so You keep perfect vision on every descent. Pair them with our durable MTB shorts and bike socks, designed to provide comfort and support on long rides.
bc original Bike Wear is MTB apparel that performs in the terrain. Every piece is developed for serious riding, with thoughtful details and long-lasting materials – so You can focus entirely on the ride.
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