HOW BICYCLE CRANKS ARE MADE

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Profile Racing's Jim Alley explains what it takes to create a pair of bike cranks. Profile Racing has been pumping out cranks since the early 80s and they've become one of the most trusted cranks in the BMX industry. Hit play and enjoy this informative look into Profile's past and present crank-making process.
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[@DaveMahoneyVG]

I really appreciate that the owner knows how and can make the product himself. Seems very rare in today’s world.

[@JamesWilliams-kt5qr]

He’s definitely an old school drag racing and bmx guy.

[@dechdechdech]

this guy invented the 3 pieces cranck , cause his kid broke too much crancks during bmx races. PROFILE make automobile racing parts before to make bmx parts.

[@ShadLife]

It's the only BMX crank I use. I don't even bother looking at other cranksets, I just go right to Profile and order up what I need.

[@ShowMeDemBoobies]

Just because of the name. There are for sure better cranks out there. Profile are great but not the end all be all

[@johnlopez4089]

So stoked that Profileracing is still alive and well. I’m running their cranks, stem and hubs. Quality products, well worth the price 👍👍

[@markifi]

1100-1400 usd for cranks, stem and hub, and no chainring? they're beautiful, but you could buy a full xt groupset for a third of that (not bmx, but ok)

[@johnlopez4089]

@@markifi profile is totally pricey but I think most of it’s stuff is still 100% guaranteed to the original purchaser.

[@Brian-gt4wz]

Bringing new designs to life with old school methods of manufacturing. Never change this. When I was younger I remember every kid in my town that had profile cranks and being envious of them. I asked my mom for profile cranks for Christmas one year from dan's comp, and she went to a bike shop near us and they talked her into redline cranks because they didn't sell profile. 😥 I pretended to be happy even though inside I was crushed.

[@facundonu]

this is so cool! i´m from argentina. grew up wishing these cranks for my bmx bike. finally got them arounf year 1998-99. almost a quarter of century later im a 40 year old man enjoy a lot this video.

[@csj9619]

One of the only BMX parts manufacturers still making awesome stuff here in America. Thanks for not outsourcing.

[@muggzzzzz]

I broke my DH cranks (Funn Hooka DH) two years ago, got a little crash on the road, also got a scar on my elbow. Since then I do not trust to aluminum cranks. I've installed CrMo BMX cranks and didn't have a single issue with them. Love them.

[@npfilmsbmx]

This is awesome 🤯 Profile racing is legendary. How nice was this part of the brand. Good video man

[@elchukybmx469]

Yeah

[@paulguerrero972]

Wow, didn't know Profile is just 1.5 hr north of me!!! I always try to support local manufacturers. When I was in IN I bought Sun Rims, so it looks like I'll be adding Profile products to my bikes!!!

[@TheFabricator03]

As a kid a profile crank was on my wish list, now Im older I will defiantly buy a set on my next BMX build.

[@wvuvino21]

OMG, 4:40 Never seena guy whose this HANDS ON TIG WELD with NO GLOVES! What a Legend. He probably doesn’t even need the eye protection; just flips it up and down as a joke!

[@wallypizza323]

Next time I'm in the market for a crank, I'm buying from you. Thank you for your service.

[@craigbehnke1986]

wow, that took me back to the early 1980's when I was a 10-13 year old kid! I started racing BMX back then and the 2 best cranksets you could buy were the redline flight's and the profiles. Which brand you bought put you into a certain camp, it was a big deal, it was like the Ford vs Chevy camps that the neighborhood dad's would settle into. So cool to see the owner/inventor still crafting away all these years later.

[@sneim6972]

Ive ordered a pair a few days ago. I really love them! Titanium axle and such. Ive replace my odyssey thunderbolt with these. For me it was the best decision!

[@andresgaviria9559]

Amazing machining process! Too much knowledge throught the years. I still having my 185mm since 97 and looks pretty nice. Really unbreakable.

[@Bobcatspiritdude]

What's really sweet are the rare Profile Bmx bikes of the early 1980s. those are bad-ass

[@bigwave_dave8468]

Cool craftwork! -- it's great to see domestic end-to-end manufacturing and in-house tool engineering for a 'no-compromise' product.

[@TheBarnaby25]

You guys are very proud of what you do there, and we're very proud to run 'em. I have the same 180mm moved from bike to bike since 98. I think it's time to splurge on a new set (or two, son needs 'em now too.)

[@BigBikeBMX]

That was a fantastic story to watch. There's some soul in every part. I love it.

[@pf465]

I knew Profile Cranks were something special all the way back in the 80's when I first saw the spline count on the spindle compared to the 401 Flights I was running at the time. Great video, what a kind guy.

[@TORKiT]

Jim has an Elite business Profile. Good job man. This man will never retire.

[@txsam2802]

Miss my primo hollow bites, profiles were my second favorite

[@uncletony3025]

Always wondered why the crank had that indention, love how solid they feel is why I use them. And hand made, very cool!

[@Bobcatspiritdude]

I agree, but I much prefer the stamp of the original generation 2 cranks from the early 80's !!🙏😎👍

[@mikehagen3785]

Profile #1!. Now get some chrome 175s in stock, I can't find any anywhere!!!!!

[@roberttaylor8952]

Soo interesting to watch, especially with such a historic company as Profile. Great stuff👍

[@paulwixman8151]

A truly educational video, Jim. Thanks for the walk thru of a legendary BMX product. Man, you sure are very "hands on". I run a pair of Elites and it's nice to know Profile's owner fabricated those cranks personally. (All my BMX bikes are Profile crank spec'd)... Keep up the amazing work you and your crew provide in the cycling industry. PS- I'm patiently awaiting the return of the Elite (nickel plated) chainrings to your inventory. I need finish a custom build and I cannot settle for less quality!! Please let me know when?? Cheers!, pJw

[@stenzeliron6818]

Thank God for this guy!!!

[@altaextranezaenargentina1951]

Best products ever. Greetings from Argentina.

[@taylorhorner1065]

Love it. I'll be sure to buy from profile when possible.

[@andybarrett6472]

Thanks for the tour.

[@firedemon2166]

Nice project car in the background, I wonder if it’s planning to get fixed

[@johndef5075]

Way more labor intensive than I would have imagined.

[@TheDjcarlos67]

You can't beat Profile cranks (& hubs). I've never broke any of mine in 40 yrs riding

[@charickter]

Great video! Great company! Indeed, legendary!

[@rumblefishes]

What an artful hardworking legend.

[@MrFroggy29]

Great work, i love it! Good Bmx bikes are the most stronger bikes in the market

[@leecurry8170]

Excellent products, thanks!

[@reginallld5151]

love this kinda content lads!

[@flyinpolack6633]

The absolute best BMX crank ever made

[@MarioXcore1]

It's so fitting that profile cranks begin their life in a shopping cart 😂 📈📈

[@powershift1]

Profile for life!

[@DoGnarlyStuff]

Love my Profiles!

[@niclaatz]

Very cool to see profile still making the best, I just didn't expect it to be in a corner of some guys storage unit. Not exactly a state of the art facility is it. Still, they are the best so who cares how right?

[@OurBMX]

The swedge machine is in a separate building from the machine shop facility. Watch some of the other how it’s made videos to get a better grasp. And we’re actually gonna drop a tour of the place soon. 🙌

[@adriandwipradipta4849]

More of this kind of videos please

[@d3pi2n21]

Love to Profile!

[@pitdogluna7636]

Very Cool!!! Excellent Cranks.

[@dragoaleksandrov6962]

Respect! Thank you so much!

[@GFEBMX]

been a good while since i rode a set

[@LordGerickCinco]

Next i want to know how pivotal seats are made🤔

[@amigobike1826]

So cool! Had no clue it takes so much welding time - the price is justified even more now :)

[@davidchavez81]

Thats awesome they have a little hobber for those spindles.

[@atrax7023]

I need these!!!

[@nightwolf7317]

Love Profile 🇺🇸

[@keithmartinez07]

I need a some chrome elite cranks with red anodized spider and bottom bracket thank in advance 😅

[@FRANKMUSIKOFFICIAL]

Seems these will be my next upgrade from my S&M OEM cranks. Super humble and awesome operation.

[@rakkon1]

What a legend

[@hamishbamber9686]

great video, so fascinating

[@Impopeye]

Need more Profile box cranks please

[@Bobcatspiritdude]

My favorite cranks =;) Profile 2nd generation 💖 💪😎👌🙏💥

[@Kwago1]

Really wished you guys would somehow integrate that (dub-tail fixture?) design you use from building your stems for your cranks & axle. Maybe an odd number for a two bolt clamp down. Never really trusted the spline design for any type of weight distribution, those are just made for belt drives.

[@plang42]

I have 4 sets of their cranks and after seeing their elite cranks maybe a couple more sets will be on my bikes 🤔

[@eduardojavierromero5612]

Can used aluminum for made crankset or only cromolium??

[@michaelrodgers5105]

I'm trying to build a new bike and waiting for some 170mm mountain bike cranks to be available

[@mpumelelojunior5924]

Hey everyone. I just wanted to ask if any one has any old cranks which are not being used anymore and can give them to me.I can't afford new parts so I am just trying to harvest any old parts i can get in order to build my bmx.Thanks hope to hear from anyone who can help me out.I reside in South Africa.Thanks again❤❤❤

[@computeraddic675]

Dutch cranks are solid!!

[@dzikusdzikusdzikus]

WOOOW, it is nice to know that there is simple man behind this absolutely "cult" company!

[@hughchapman5319]

v cool process

[@mpumelelojunior5924]

This is so cool🔥

[@raimundooliveira9953]

❤❤tudo sobre bicicleta eu gosto👍

[@SamanthaTheyThem]

For a dude that doesn't ride, he sure is passionate about making bulletproof parts. Profile rules

[@matthubbard904]

That is badass

[@streethatetattoo2939]

Love this

[@janeblogs324]

And then they are post heat treated right?

[@ridedirtymtb9938]

So awesome!!!

[@Mike_Laird]

Awesomeness!

[@crepbmx2484]

Yo whatsup from sweden 🇸🇪

[@MattSmith-pg2kx]

That’s awesome

[@jamiecox2506]

Awesome

[@howtodothings8415]

@2:11 for Coplon footage.

[@jeradlewicki7345]

Do a handle bars video would be cool

[@paulasuplico8873]

Ahmmm can the 175mm crank collide with the 12.5 cs and have pegs? 

[@tommartinbmx818]

It’ll be close. Depending on your shoe size, your feet will more than likely touch your pegs as you pedal. I’d say try some 165 or 160 mm cranks to play it safe 🤟🏼

[@spongebo8250]

The only thing thats Left on my old BMx bike And I didn't know it was The real Deal my friends Were crazy Asking where did I Get one lol Now I know

[@kjm-ch7jc]

That press need safety covers, protection against long hair being pulled in.

[@ffletch5277]

Handmade in Florida, USA

[@ciscosebanes]

Awesome. Stay USA!

[@deannehouston6446]

I didn't know they came with a lifetime warranty.

[@agent7.722]

Only cranks I've ever broken.

[@gabriel.trainer]

Shitmano should hire this guys to teach them how to make a good crankset. Pun intended.

[@MaQuGo119]

Are you guys hiring? I want greencard

[@joelcjabonete]

👍👍👍

[@petergoldammer3595]

Looks like 1920`s

[@zvuho]

America the continent you meant at the end, ok

[@PARSA-POWER]

When mommy and daddy love each other ???

[@timnolan349]

Only Cranks to Run Period

[@Ful-OGold]

Pretty game showing that off when there are sharks in Taiwan stealing peoples ideas.

[@jordanthadan7113]

So they don't give a fuck about tungsten inclusions on their high quality cranks ?

[@philmcgroin]

No one does

[@faithhealer3154]

Steel? Far too Heavy....

[@dongpelsscorpiousmusique]

Why so expensive? You can buy a motorcycle with the prices of new bicycle 🤣

[@Fausto_4841]

those elite cranks are ugly. sorry profile, i love your column cranks, it's like a why mess with perfection kind of thing.