Bikone TDF Gold 2026 BSA Shimano 24mm – LTD edition Pogačar

Bikone BSA Ceramic Aero TDF 2026: advanced technology and an exceptional finish

The Bikone BSA Ceramic Aero TDF Limited Edition is designed for road frames with a 68 mm BSA threaded bottom bracket shell and cranksets using a 24 mm spindle. It combines a particularly low weight of 77 grams with high-precision hybrid ceramic bearings and cups machined from 7075-T6 aluminium.

Its gold finish, commemorative graphics and limited production make it particularly suitable for cyclists looking to add a genuinely exclusive component to a prestigious, high-end bicycle.

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Advanced design down to the smallest detail

• 7075-T6 aluminium: a high-strength alloy allowing Bikone to reduce cup thickness and overall weight while maintaining excellent rigidity.
• Hybrid Ceramic bearings: ABEC5 / P5 – 2RS hybrid ceramic bearings designed to provide smooth, precise rotation.
• Aero Cup: one cup has a completely smooth external surface. The installation notches are positioned inside the cup to provide cleaner integration with the frame and reduce local aerodynamic disturbance.
• Complete protection: axial bearing seals and O-rings protect the different surfaces from water and contamination.
• TDF Gold finish: a gold anodised finish inspired by the yellow jersey, combined with graphics celebrating Pogačar's five Tour de France victories.

Compatibility with 68 mm BSA frames

This bottom bracket is exclusively intended for road bikes with a 68 mm wide BSA threaded bottom bracket shell.

The presence of a bicycle in this list does not guarantee compatibility on its own. You must also check that the bicycle is fitted with a crankset using a 24 mm spindle. The same bicycle model may be supplied with either a Shimano 24 mm or SRAM DUB 29 mm crankset, depending on its original specification.

Compatible cranksets

• Shimano Dura-Ace 24 mm cranksets, including R9200, R9100 and previous generations
• Shimano Ultegra 24 mm cranksets, including R8100, R8000 and previous generations
• Shimano 105 24 mm cranksets
• Shimano Hollowtech II road cranksets using a 24 mm spindle
• Rotor ALDHU24
• Rotor VEGAST24
• Rotor 3D24 and other Rotor road cranksets with a cylindrical 24 mm spindle

This bottom bracket is not compatible with

• SRAM DUB cranksets using a 29 mm spindle
• Rotor cranksets using a 30 mm spindle
• BB86, BB30, PF30, BBright, T47 or Italian-threaded frames
• 73 mm BSA mountain bike frames

Installation and tools

The drive-side cup is installed using a standard 16-notch BSA tool. The left Aero cup features internal tool notches in order to retain a perfectly smooth external surface. The specific tool required for this cup is supplied with the bottom bracket.

The frame threads must be clean and correctly greased. Tightening should be carried out progressively and in accordance with Bikone's instructions and the frame manufacturer's recommendations. The use of a torque wrench is strongly recommended.

Box contents

• 1 Bikone BSA Ceramic Aero TDF Limited Edition bottom bracket for Shimano 24 mm
• 1 specific tool for the left cup with internal notches
• 1 tool for the standard BSA drive-side cup
• 2 additional seals for wet-weather conditions

Technical specifications

Why choose this limited edition?

The 2026 TDF version should not be considered an easy way to gain watts. Its appeal lies in the combination of highly advanced engineering, low weight, an exceptional finish and a story directly connected to UAE Team Emirates-XRG and Tadej Pogačar.

It is particularly well suited to a Colnago, Specialized Tarmac or another exceptional road bike fitted with a Shimano Dura-Ace groupset or a Rotor 24 mm crankset. It is a component purchased as much for its mechanical quality as for the pleasure of completing a genuinely unique bicycle build.