Sports & Recreation
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Overview
The bicycle industry is a robust segment of the global recreation and transportation market. As of 2025, the global bicycle maintenance and repair market is valued at over $7 billion, fueled by increased recreational cycling, competitive racing, and sustainability trends. With millions of bikes on the road and trail, maintaining performance, safety, and aesthetics is critical—and surface finishing plays a vital role.
Common surface finishing applications in bicycles address a range of issues that impact performance, longevity, and appearance. For frame surface preparation before painting or powder coating, contaminants, rust, and weld slag can hinder paint adhesion and reduce corrosion resistance. Wire wheel and cup brushes mounted on grinders or bench tools efficiently clean these surfaces without removing excess material. Rust and corrosion removal is also critical, as exposure to the elements often causes oxidation, particularly on steel components like frames, chainrings, bolts, and seat posts.
Tool Benefits for Bicycle Maintenance and Manufacturing
Common Tools and Benefits
✔ FLEX-HONE® Tools
- Ideal for deglazing & smoothing inner surfaces of tubing and pivot bores.
- Self-aligning and self-centering for consistent results.
- Improve lubrication retention and reduce wear on moving parts.
✔ Industrial Wire Brushes
- Effective at heavy-duty rust and paint removal from frames, sprockets, and cranks.
- Available in wheel, cup, and end brush formats for different contours and access points.
✔ Abrasive Nylon Brushes
- Non-sparking and non-oxidizing for use on aluminum and titanium components.
- Less aggressive than wire—ideal for sensitive surfaces like carbon or anodized finishes.
Featured Products
Brush Research 14353 Automotive 10 -Piece FLEX-HONE® Kit, 180 Grit, Silicon Carbide
Abrasive Type: 180 Grit Silicon Carbide
Kit Includes: 10 Hones
Brush Research BCKDBR12, 10-Piece Deburring FLEX-HONE® Kit, 120 Grit, Silicon Carbide
Abrasive Type: 120 Grit Silicon Carbide
Kit Includes: 10 Hones
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Brush Research BCKFIN24, 10-Piece Finishing FLEX-HONE® Kit, 240 Grit, Silicon Carbide
Abrasive Type: 240 Grit Silicon Carbide
Kit Includes: 10 Hones
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Brush Research BCKFIN600, 10-Piece Finishing FLEX-HONE® Kit, 600 Grit, Silicon Carbide
Abrasive Type: 600 Grit Silicon Carbide
Kit Includes: 10 Hones
Brush Research BCKDBR120AO, 10-Piece Deburring FLEX-HONE® Kit, 120 Grit, Aluminum Oxide
Abrasive Type: 120 Grit Aluminum Oxide
Kit Includes: 10 Hones
BRM CY3120SC Abrasive Nylon Copper Center Wheel, 3" Dia., 120SC, .500" Arbor Hole, 1.000" Trim
Brush Diameter(in) 3
Fill Material: Abrasive Nylon
Type: Copper Center Wheel
Arbor Hole(in): 0.5
Trim Length(in): 1
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BRM CY312320AOF Abrasive Nylon Copper Center Wheel, 3.5" Dia., 320AO, .625" Arbor Hole, 1.187" Trim
Brush Diameter(in) 3.5
Fill Material: Abrasive Nylon
Type: Copper Center Wheel
Arbor Hole(in): 0.625
Trim Length(in): 1.185
BRM CW612040120SC NAMPOWER Abrasive Wheel Brush, 6" Diameter, 120SC, 2" Arbor Hole, 1.5" Trim Length
BRM CW612040120SC NAMPOWER Abrasive Wheel Brush, 6" Diameter, 120SC, 2" Arbor Hole, 1.5" Trim Length
Brush Diameter(in) 6
Fill Material: Abrasive Nylon
Type: Composite Hub High Density Wheel
Arbor Hole(in): 2
Trim Length(in): 1.5
BRM BMC30AY180SC 3" Mandrel Mounted Wheel, 180 Grit Silicon Carbide, .250" Shank Dia., .812" Trim
Brush Diameter(in) 3
Fill Material: Abrasive Nylon
Type: Mandrel Mounted
Trim Length(in): 0.812
BRM BNH26AY120SC 2.750" Small Dia. Cup Brush, 120 Grit Silicon Carbide, .250" Shank Dia., .750" Trim
BRM BNH26AY120SC 2.750" Small Dia. Cup Brush, 120 Grit Silicon Carbide, .250" Shank Dia., .750" Trim
Brush Diameter(in) 2.75
Fill Material: Abrasive Nylon
Type: Small Diameter Cup
Trim Length(in): 0.75
BRM C4S06F 4" Dia. Copper Center Wheel, .006 SS, 5/8" Arbor Hole, 1.562" Trim, .625" Face Width
Brush Diameter(in) 4
Fill Material: 302 Stainless Steel
Type: Copper Center Wheel
Arbor Hole(in): 0.625
Trim Length(in): 1.562
BRM C406F 4" Dia. Copper Center Wheel, .006 CS, 5/8" Arbor Hole, 1.562" Trim, .625" Face Width
Brush Diameter(in) 4
Fill Material: Hi-Temp Carbon Steel
Type: Copper Center Wheel
Arbor Hole(in): 0.625
Trim Length(in): 1.562
BRM BNS420 Solid End Brush, .500" Dia., .020CS, .875" Trim Length, .250" Shank Diameter
Brush Diameter(in) 0.5
Fill Material: Hi-Temp Carbon Steel
Type: Solid End
Trim Length(in): 0.875
Overall Length(in): 2.5
BRM BNS10S06 Solid End Brush, 1" Dia., .006SS, .875" Trim Length, .250" Shank Diameter
Brush Diameter(in) 1
Fill Material: 302 Stainless Steel
Type: Solid End
Trim Length(in): 0.875
Overall Length(in): 2.5
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BRM BMC1208 Mandrel Mounted Brush, 1.250" Diameter, .008CS, .125" Trim, .250" Shank Diameter
Brush Diameter(in) 1.25
Fill Material: Hi-Temp Carbon Steel
Type: Mandrel Mounted
Trim Length(in): 0.125
BRM BTC414, 4" Knotted Wire Wheel, .014 CS, 1/2-3/8" Arbor Hole, .812" Trim, .375" Face Width
Brush Diameter(in) 4
Fill Material: Hi-Temp Carbon Steel
Type: Stringer Bead - Cable Twist Wheel
Arbor Hole(in): .500 & .375
Trim Length(in): 812
BRM 84SKITA, 6 Piece Brush Kit, Sizes Include Diameters .125" - .437", Stainless Steel
Fill Material: Stainless Steel
Kit Includes: 6 Brushes
BRM 84CKITA, 6 Piece Brush Kit, Sizes Include Diameters .125" - .437", Carbon Steel
Fill Material: Carbon Steel
Kit Includes: 6 Brushes
BRM 84BKITA, 6 Piece Brush Kit, Sizes Include Diameters .125" - .437", Brass
Fill Material: Brass
Kit Includes: 6 Brushes
BRM 84NKITA, 6 Piece Brush Kit, Sizes Include Diameters .125" - .437", Nylon
Fill Material: Nylon
Kit Includes: 6 Brushes
BRM 84HKITA, 6 Piece Brush Kit, Sizes Include Diameters .125" - .437", Natural Bristle
Fill Material: Natural Bristle
Kit Includes: 6 Brushes
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FLEX-HONE® Resource Guide
The FLEX-HONE® Resource Guide teaches you how to select the right tool for your application. Have you ever had questions about tool diameter, grit selection, abrasive type or recommended RPMs? We go over all of this and more.
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FLEX-HONE®-RUST AND CORROSION REMOVAL
Learn how the FLEX-HONE quickly and easily removed corrosion and rust with minimal dimensional change!
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FLEX-HONE®-COATING REMOVAL
Learn how the FLEX-HONE removed paint and coating from a cylinder with minimal dimensional change!
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Abrasive brushes are constructed with nylon filament "impregnated" with raw grain abrasive. Each grain has unique finishing properties. BRM offers a variety of abrasive and grit selections to customize the finish for any application.
Abrasive brushes are constructed with nylon filament "impregnated" with raw grain abrasive. Each grain has unique finishing properties. BRM offers a variety of abrasive and grit selections to customize the finish for any application.
FLEX-HONE®-CROSSHOLE DEBURRING
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Learn how the FLEX-HONE deburred 48 cross holes in 12 seconds!
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FLEX-HONE®-POLISHING HARDENED STEEL
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Learn how the FLEX-HONE took a set of carbide rings from a 40Ra to 4 in less than 20 seconds!
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FLEX-HONE®-COATING REMOVAL
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Learn how the FLEX-HONE removed paint and coating from a cylinder with minimal dimensional change!
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FLEX-HONE®-RUST AND CORROSION REMOVAL
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Learn how the FLEX-HONE quickly and easily removed corrosion and rust with minimal dimensional change!
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FLEX-HONE®-THREAD DEBURRING
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Learn how the FLEX-HONE deburrs coarse threads in 6 seconds!
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NAMPOWER END BRUSH - ALUMINUM
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Learn how the NAMPOWER Ceramic End Brushes automate finishing and deburring by finishing parts in 10 seconds!
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NAMPOWER END BRUSH - INCONEL
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Learn how the NAMPOWER Ceramic End Brushes automate finishing and deburring by finishing tough Inconel alloy parts in 20 seconds!
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ABRASIVE NYLON WHEELS-ALUMINUM EXTRUSION DEBURRING
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NAMPOWER-CERAMIC THREAD DEBURRING
download pdfNAMPOWER-CERAMIC THREAD DEBURRING
Learn how these ceramic abrasive filament brushes maximize value per part by deburrs threads in 5 seconds!
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