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a_joyner
a Cross Country Rider
from Stephenville, TXDate Reviewed: April 24, 2011
Strengths: Durable, High Quality, SmoothWeaknesses: ExpensiveBottom Line: This is the only ISIS bottom bracket that will last the life of your bike. Yes, it's expensive, and it weighs a couple hundred grams more than other ISIS BB's, but you get what you pay for and I'd rather pay extra for something that's high quality, than have to constantly worry about my BB crapping out. I got lucky and picked it up on sale from Hibike in Germany for $95 shipped...even with International shipping it still came out $40 less than everywhere else.
Favorite Trail: Solavaca Ranch
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$95.00
Purchased At: HiBike
Similar Products Used: Race Face SRX ISIS
Bike Setup: Giant NRS 2
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Prophet Julio
a Cross Country Rider
from Cohasset, MADate Reviewed: December 16, 2009
Strengths: Bomb proof seals, smooth running, maintenance free, stiff, stainlessWeaknesses: None so far. Some might say it's heavy..whateverBottom Line: I can ride this BB through 2 feet of silty mud and not worry. You can put the hose on high blast and clean it without worry. If you want a BB that will outlast the bike then get this one. I have the SKF BXC 600. Stiff and strong, good qualities for the transfer of power!
Favorite Trail: Rocky and rooty climbs
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$110.00
Purchased At: MtbTandems
Similar Products Used: Truvativ Giga Pipe SL (two actually that got crunchy too fast)
Bike Setup: Prophet 800 upgraded to Mavic 819 wheels and Weirwolf tires, SKF BB, XTR RD, Manitou 3-way Swinger Rear shock, Lefty Max 140 TPC. 2 X 9.
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trippeh
a Cross Country Rider
from Lørenskog, NorwayDate Reviewed: August 23, 2009
Strengths: Super stiff and (so far) durableWeaknesses: Heavy and expensive - but its worth it!Bottom Line: Beeing a heavy rider putting down a lot of power the other ISIS BB I tried (FSA, I'm looking at you!) flexed so much pedalling always meant FD rubbing on the big ring regardless of what rear cog was in use. This one doesn't. Looks good too.
Threw it on and went to a 6 days long XC stage race the next day, splashing through deep rivers, crossing swamps, mud baths, bombing down 10km rock gardens, downhill courses, drops, rocks hitting the arms, crashes, you name it. Would you risk it with any other XC ISIS BB??
4 chilis for value as I don't know how long this baby will last yet ;)
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: Oslo Sportslager
Similar Products Used: FSA Platinum Pro
Bike Setup: On One Scandal frame, SID Team '09 fork, ZTR 355 wheels with XTR hubs, XTR/X0 gears, Middleburn Duo RS8 29/44 crankset
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Fullrange Drew
a Weekend Warrior
from Canberra AustraliaDate Reviewed: July 31, 2009
Strengths: Faultless, Strong, Reliable, SmoothWeaknesses: Heavy, CostlyBottom Line: You get what you pay for, SKF's stock in trade is making brilliant bearings for industry, this BB is no different. The 600 series has stainless casing, shaft, the works, drive side bearings are high load rollers, not balls. I expect this BB to outlive me. We would not have outboard bearing BB's if ISIS units had been made this well at the outset.
This BB cost me a bomb, and like top quality tools, it is well worth it for the peace of mind that it will never let you down (as all other ISIS BB's had done).
If you're chasing low weight then don't buy one. If you want a bulletproof part that is reliable and you're willing to tolerate an extra couple of hundred grams down there then don't hesitate.
Favorite Trail: Sparrow Hill
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: Hammer N Cycle
Similar Products Used: Raceface, Token
Bike Setup: Currently on a 1990 Miyata Trailrunner with rigid fork, Shimano cantis, Brooks B17, Middleburn RS8/Uno 32t, Surly 16t cog, Thompson post, Easton Monkey light XC risers, Odi Lock On grips, Conti Explorer on front and Larsen TT exception on rear.
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