The Truvativ HammerSchmidt AM bottom bracket is a necessary piece of hardware to get your new HammerSchmidt crank up and running. Based on Truvativ's excellent Howitzer model, this bottom bracket uses custom double-row cartridge bearings for the ultimate in load capacity and dual-lip seals that keep dirt and water from ruining your fun.The Truvativ HammerSchmidt AM bottom bracket is available to fit 68/73mm or 83mm-wide bottom bracket shells and any/all applicable spacers are included. Please note that the bottom bracket must be used in conjunction with the respective HammerSchmidt crankset -- this AM bottom bracket features an M15 spindle designed for use with the HammerSchmidt AM Crankset. It installs with the standard external bearing bottom bracket tool. 199g.
Submitted by
bionicman
a Weekend Warrior
from KINGMAN,AZ USA
Date Reviewed: December 15, 2011
Strengths: NONE
Weaknesses: RIGHT HAND SIDE BEARING IS JUNK
Bottom Line:
I've went through 3 BB in 15 months of use of my HS system.
The right hand side bearing quality is JUNK. Its the only problem I've had with my HS system is the required BB setup.