Praxis Works
Praxis Works is an American components brand focused on cranksets and bottom brackets — specifically on solving the longstanding problem of press-fit bottom bracket creaking that has plagued carbon road bikes since the move away from threaded shells in the 2010s. Their M30 bottom bracket system uses a proprietary external-cup design that fits into press-fit shells while offering the serviceable, creak-free performance of a threaded system. It has become one of the most widely recommended solutions for creaking press-fit bottom brackets among professional bike fitters and mechanics. What Does Praxis Works Make? The Praxis Zayante is their flagship carbon crankset — available in road and gravel configurations with multiple chainring options, featuring their M30 spindle interface and hollow carbon arms. The Alba is their alloy crankset, offering excellent value for riders who want Praxis's superior bottom bracket interface without the carbon price premium. Both are compatible with all major chainring standards. Why Choose Praxis for Cranksets? Praxis cranksets solve a real problem: press-fit bottom bracket creaking. If your carbon road bike creaks from the bottom bracket under load, a Praxis crankset and M30 bottom bracket will very likely fix it permanently. Their cranksets are also excellent as standard performance upgrades — lighter than OEM Shimano equivalents at a given price point, with better stiffness characteristics. A genuinely useful brand that delivers measurable imp