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mrcat
a Racer
from Isle of ManDate Reviewed: January 1, 2010
Strengths: Nice colourWeaknesses: less than 2 month from new and the b/b has failed.Bottom Line: The bike came new fitted with this FSA b/b. Started griding after about a month but quietened down and thought no more about it. Noticed a small amount of play in the b/b last night which after 35 miles today has turned into near enough a total failure.
Similar shimano products have lasted three times as long.
Will be replacing it with a shimano setup and see-ing if I can get a replacement under the bikes warranty.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: Shimano
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Nate
a
from ACT, AustraliaDate Reviewed: May 7, 2008
Strengths: nice and stiff. responsice and strong. looks cool.Weaknesses: got a little loose at one stage; easily fixed.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.
Favorite Trail: Mt. stromlo
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: came with bike
Similar Products Used: truvative
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Ralph Horrocks
a Weekend Warrior
from UKDate Reviewed: March 19, 2007
Strengths: Strong, no flexing.Weaknesses: Seals gave up after 8 months, started creaking, allowed mud and dirt into the bearings.Bottom Line: 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.
Favorite Trail: ralph.horrocks@ntlworld.com
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Bike Setup: Giant Reign 3, Fox Talas RL, Mavic Crossride, SDG Ibeam, Juicy 5's, FSA Afterbuner MegaExo
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Harlow Hickalooper
a Racer
from Frenchlick IN USADate Reviewed: February 22, 2007
Strengths: Pretty colorWeaknesses: Plastic shims and sheilds break after 2 months. Bearings seize from side thrust. ID oversized and spindle must be hammered into place.Bottom Line: Skip these and go straight to RACE FACE.
Favorite Trail: backyard
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$39.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Raceface X
Bike Setup: GT Moto
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Mark Doyle
a Cross Country Rider
from UKDate Reviewed: September 8, 2006
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.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.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
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
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