The escapement mechanism has been widely used for centuries in mechanical clocks. It is the mechanism by which a clock controls the release of stored energy, allowing it to advance in small, precise ...

Editor's note: An updated version of this information can be found here. Bearings are used to help reduce friction. Metal-upon-metal contact produces large amounts of friction. The friction adds to ...

Typically, wheel bearings are like Simon and Garfunkel (or Disturbed, if you prefer) and emit "The Sound of Silence." Not the song, that'd be annoying, but actual silence. However, when wheel bearings ...

Bearings are often-overlooked components that bring life to your bicycle. You can’t steer, roll, pedal or have a functioning drivetrain without bearings. Basically, anything that moves on your bike ...