🚵♂️ Cruel Components: Italian Precision for MTB Riders Who Demand the Best

When it comes to mountain biking, every component matters. From the chainring to the thru axle, the quality of your gear can make the difference between a good ride and a great one.

Enter Cruel Components, an Italian brand that's redefining MTB performance with precision-engineered parts.

🇮🇹 The Birth of Cruel Components

Founded by Adriano Crudele, Cruel Components is the brainchild of a seasoned entrepreneur with deep roots in aluminum machining. Leveraging the expertise of Officine Crudele, Adriano set out to create high-end MTB components that marry aesthetics with performance.

The result? A line of products that are 100% made in Italy, offering riders unparalleled quality and innovation. 

🛠️ What Sets Cruel Components Apart?

• Innovative Design: Cruel's VO and VoR chainrings feature a double-cam design, optimizing power transfer and minimizing dead spots. See the details.
• Superior Materials: Using 7075-T6 aluminum ensures durability with minimal weight.
• Precision Engineering: Every part is CNC-machined in-house in Italy.
• Pro Feedback: Tested and refined by World Cup athletes before market release.

👤 Q&A with Founder Adriano Crudele

Q: What inspired you to start Cruel Components?
A: I’ve always been passionate about cycling and precision engineering. With Officine Crudele's experience, we had the tools to make MTB components the right way — from scratch and in-house.

Q: How do you stay ahead of competitors?
A: We innovate, we listen to riders, and we never compromise on quality. Our VO chainrings are one example — totally unique, and they work.

Q: Are your parts just for pros?
A: Not at all. They’re for anyone who wants the best. Our gear makes a noticeable difference — whether you're racing or riding trails on the weekend.

🗣️ Real Rider Testimonials

Mike Blewitt – Australian Mountain Bike Magazine
"The Cruel Components are a double cam design, like an AFL ball shape. It’s done to optimise your pedal stroke, bypassing the dead zone faster."
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Weight Weenies Forum User
"When first looking at their thru axles, I thought them to be heavy, but they're actually really lightweight... They offer more fit options than Extralite, and still weigh less."
Read the forum post

🏆 Trusted by World Cup Athletes

World Cup riders use and help refine Cruel Components. Their seat clamps and chainrings have been tested at elite level races to ensure absolute reliability and performance.

📦 Available in Australia via Bspoke Velo

Bspoke Velo is your go-to shop for Cruel Components in Australia. We carry the full range:

• VO and VoR Chainrings
• Lightweight Thru Axles
• Ceramic Pulley Wheels
• Seat Post Clamps

❓ FAQs for Aussie MTB Riders

Q: Are Cruel Components compatible with my bike?
Yes. We stock options for Boost, non-Boost, SRAM, Shimano, Fox, RockShox, and more.

Q: Why are they worth the investment?
You’re paying for innovation, low weight, and a level of quality only possible through small-batch CNC machining — not mass production.

Q: Where can I buy them?
At Bspoke Velo, the exclusive Australian distributor.

🚀 Ready to Elevate Your Ride?

Whether you're chasing podiums or perfecting your local loop, Cruel Components will change the way your bike rides.

➡️ Explore the full range at Bspoke Velo
➡️ Ride what World Cup athletes trust
➡️ Precision. Performance. Made in Italy.