Designed exclusively for Downhill/Dual Slalom racing, these BB’s are manufactured from M12 spindles and are available in a multitude of large sizes to fit the biggest bikes on the planet. And in keeping with the trend of downhill riders finally shedding some weight, we’ve designed the Signature DH to be the strongest bottom bracket on the market while keeping weight at a modest level.
Submitted by
synchro
a Downhiller
from north van bc Date Reviewed: December 9, 2005
Favorite Trail:
5th horseman
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
strongest isis bb on the market.
Weaknesses:
most expensive isis bb on the market.
Similar Products Used:
truvative
Bike Setup:
team shore w/monsters, torrent w/slider
Bottom Line:
the signature bb is the best isis bb there is. while pricey, it also represents the best value for the money as the bearings are replaceable. why spend more money on a whole new bb when you can just pop in a new set of bearings for $10.
i've had one on my dh bike for over two year and its been flawless. i just put one on my hardtail rig too.
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Submitted by
Ben Dover
a Downhiller
from Colorado Date Reviewed: February 9, 2004
Favorite Trail:
A good one
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
I have experienced no problems with this bottom bracket. It has been on my hardtail for the last 6 months and I have not had it loosen up, or show any signs of failure at all.
Weaknesses:
None at all
Similar Products Used:
Shimano crap
Bike Setup:
Surly
Bottom Line:
This is the most expensive bb on the market, but its also the best on the market.
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Submitted by
adrian
a Weekend Warrior
from cornwall Date Reviewed: January 26, 2004
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Stiff, strong, lightweight, bits my Tomac 100mm shell DH rig
Awesome BB. Have had no issues with this BB despite what the guys say below. I know RF had some teething problems with the first DH BBs but I've been running this for 2 DH seasons and it's just now about to embark on it's third. That's good VFM IMHO. I'd recommend it, I've been pleased with ISIS overall, I used to have serious headaches with square taper BBs
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Submitted by
Tim
a Downhiller
from Burlington, VT Date Reviewed: September 11, 2003
Favorite Trail:
BHS
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$89.00
Purchased At:
www.jensonusa.com
Strengths:
Lasted all summer with someone learning to ride on some pretty hardcore stuff. Lots of drops, tons of DH, bad landings, you name it.
Weaknesses:
It broke at the end of the summer! Lock ring requires a special tool which is a little bit annoying.
Similar Products Used:
RaceFace Evolve XC BB... No wonder that one broke!
Bike Setup:
Bullit, Boxxer Team, North Shore DH Cranks...
Bottom Line:
It's a good bottom bracket but I have to send it back in cause it broke.
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Submitted by
Joe Mailhot
a Downhiller
from Auburn, Me. U.S.A. Date Reviewed: June 25, 2002
Favorite Trail:
sunday river, Me.
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
pedal power
Strengths:
it worked for a few days
Weaknesses:
It is no good. The drive side uses tiny bearings, not regular sealed bearings. The drive side bearings all ate sh** and got flattened. I kept riding and they chewed through the bb cup and my spindle was really loose. Customer service sounded like they wanted to help and even made a rush job to get it me a new one in a week for a race. (thats when they answered the phone. But I called two days before my race and "oops" it never left shipping. I missed the DH race.
Similar Products Used:
truvative DH splined
Bike Setup:
giant Dh comp. a couple mods.
Bottom Line:
I thought race face had a reputation for unbreakable products. Especially if it has the word signature DH. I guess they will put their signature on pieces of sh**. I missed a DH race thats part of a points series because they messed up in shipping. f*** that. Buy a truvative or fsa. You will save money and have a better product.
Hi, my name is Joe, and I am anti-race face.
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Submitted by
Ron
a
from Montreal, Quebec, Canada Date Reviewed: June 14, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Cycles St. Laurent
Strengths:
Its Race Face and it looks cool.
Weaknesses:
Its a piece of crap. The berrings were completely destroyed within like 3 weeks. Whatever happened to that Race Face reputation? Aren't they supposed to be like the best? I have lost all faith in them now. My friend's Race Face bb also was broken. The spindle in his just completely siezed.
Similar Products Used:
other Race Face and Shimano bbs.
Bike Setup:
Giant Team DH 2002. Shiver. Front MODO wheel. Rear Sun Ringle 12mm hub with D521 rim. Truvativ DH crankset. XTR rear derailler. Syncros stem and seat post. ODI Lock-ons. Axiom pedals.
Bottom Line:
My respect for Race Face has definately gone way down.
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