Welcome to the WERT Journal—your direct line to the workshop where engineering meets obsession, and where every component tells a story of uncompromising pursuit.
This is where it all begins.
WERT Cycling emerged from a simple yet relentless philosophy held by our founder, Rico de Wert: if you're going to create something, create the absolute best. For years, Rico has been pushing the boundaries of what's possible from his workshop in the Netherlands, driven by a lifelong passion for cycling and a deep understanding of materials science. His conclusion was inevitable: to achieve the ultimate fusion of performance, durability, and beauty, only one material would suffice — titanium.
That dedication was on full display at Eurobike 2025 in Frankfurt, where the cycling world got its first look at WERT and our flagship creation: the WERT StW crankset collection. The response from industry voices, such as PinkBike, and the passionate discussions on Weight Weenies confirmed what we've always known—there's a hunger for components built without compromise.
Our StW cranks aren't just another component. They're the embodiment of our brand pillars: Precision, Power, and Purity in Motion.
Each crankset is meticulously handcrafted in the Netherlands from aerospace-grade Ti-6Al-4V. This specific titanium alloy delivers an unmatched strength-to-weight ratio, exceptional fatigue life, and inherent vibration-damping properties that transform your connection to the bike. This isn't about making lightweight components—it's about engineering durable, stiff, and reliable cranks that become an extension of your legs. The result? A premium crankset that weighs in under 300 grams in its lightest configuration, a figure that turned heads at Eurobike.
The journey from raw titanium to finished crankset is a testament to our obsession with precision. We employ state-of-the-art CNC machining to create components that are not only functionally perfect but also pieces of functional art.
This is just the beginning. WERT is more than a brand—it's a promise to deliver uncompromising quality and enduring value. Follow along as we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible, forged in titanium.
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