Submitted by
Nate
a
from ACT, Australia Date Reviewed: May 7, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Mt. stromlo
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
came with bike
Strengths:
nice and stiff. responsice and strong. looks cool.
Weaknesses:
got a little loose at one stage; easily fixed.
Similar Products Used:
truvative
Bottom Line:
this bb is nice and stiff making it responsive. it's pretty strong and looks the goods. i don't ride in the mud so i havn't experienced any problems with it's seals.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Ralph Horrocks
a Weekend Warrior
from UK Date Reviewed: March 19, 2007
Favorite Trail:
ralph.horrocks@ntlworld.com
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Strong, no flexing.
Weaknesses:
Seals gave up after 8 months, started creaking, allowed mud and dirt into the bearings.
They are very strong and theres little or no flexing, but it just doesnt last. I took them apart and found that the non-drive side had seized up, gone rusty and was filled with lots of Welsh mud. Im going to upgrade to Enduro Ceramic bearings and replacement cups and see if they are better.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Harlow Hickalooper
a Racer
from Frenchlick IN USA Date Reviewed: February 22, 2007
Favorite Trail:
backyard
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$39.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Pretty color
Weaknesses:
Plastic shims and sheilds break after 2 months. Bearings seize from side thrust. ID oversized and spindle must be hammered into place.
Similar Products Used:
Raceface X
Bike Setup:
GT Moto
Bottom Line:
Skip these and go straight to RACE FACE.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Mark Doyle
a Cross Country Rider
from UK Date Reviewed: September 8, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Strengths:
Stiff, smooth and light.
Weaknesses:
The product doesn't last very long, had it about six months. Probably due to not re-installing with a torque wrench. Cartridge bearings are easily damaged with too much side loading (over tightening). The plastic bushes between the axle and bearing are very britle and break easily. Due to muddy condition in Britain and Les Gets in over summer bearing have worn out and need replacing.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano square taper cartridge bottom brackets UN 72. These in my experiecne last on average 3-4 years. They are definently not as ridgid as Mega exo sytem but last longer when used for commuting and XC.
Bike Setup:
Hardtail
Bottom Line:
Will try another one, but set up with park tool torque wrench. If that doesn't last maybe back to the old cartridge bottom bracket.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
What's New
»
BEST OF MTBR - Check out the highest rated bikes, parts, & gear!
»
LED BIKE LIGHT SHOOTOUT 3 - We test all the newest products and latest light and battery technology in this comprehensive guide»
$
Overall Rating:
Overall Rating:
