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Truvativ Howitzer Bottom Bracket
Product DescriptionDesigned from the ground up as the ultimate DH bottom bracket, with the biggest bearing cups & probably the biggest bearings ever, the Howitzer will handle all of the rigorous riding you dish. Couple this BB with any of our Downhill rated cranks & you’re ready to hit it.
User Reviews
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CrashCorbett
a Downhiller
from UK Date Reviewed: October 17, 2008 Strengths: very tough bb, fit and forget. i love hucking over 50ft jumps and down 20ft drops and mine's not complained once Weaknesses: nothing as of yet, just needs tightening as you'd expect Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: anywhere fast :) Duration Product Used: 6 months Purchased At: Came on bike Bike Setup: 08 scott gambler, 66's, vanilla r and ex729 rims 
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kyle goetz
a Weekend Warrior
from kincardine, ontario, canada Date Reviewed: July 20, 2008 Strengths: none Weaknesses: i didn't find any. it worked well the first 2 months.. now it is bent really bad. no clue how, i don't have one thing good to say about it. i say save your money and get a better one Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: pauls Duration Product Used: 1 Year Purchased At: mildmay home hardwar Similar Products Used: unno Bike Setup: 2007 khs dj 50, it came on bike  
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Alex MacKinnon
from Sarnia Ontario Canada Date Reviewed: August 14, 2007 Strengths: solid bottom bracket for a about a year, gives a wider stance, feels nice to ride Weaknesses: only good for about a year, mine still works after a year and 3 months but it crunches when I pedal Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: my dirt jumps Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $85.00 Purchased At: Petrolia Bike Shop Similar Products Used: none Bike Setup: Transition TOP frame (2004), Z1 Fr3 forks (2005), mtx rims, husselfelt/howitzer combo
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John
a Downhiller
from Surrey/Kent Engalnd Date Reviewed: July 17, 2007 Strengths: Very strong, holds up well to 5 foot drops. Only had it 3 months and its going really well! Weaknesses: Need a special tool to reach torque setting wen fitting. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $60.00 Purchased At: Evans Similar Products Used: Standard 24/7 bb. Bike Setup: 24/7 Dark Angel DH1
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Connor
a Downhiller
from Fresno, CA. USA Date Reviewed: June 21, 2007 Strengths: everything strong stiff looks awesome when its out of the bike looks pretty cool on it too Weaknesses: none yet Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: tollhouse Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $30.00 Purchased At: tri-sport Similar Products Used: none
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mike spaff
a Downhiller
from Franklin lakes nj Date Reviewed: March 27, 2007 Strengths: none Weaknesses: the bearings go bye bye Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: alpine Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $45.00 Purchased At: bike shop Similar Products Used: a xc bb Bike Setup: 06 stinky, dhx 5.0 air, sram x-9, e-13, 888s soon
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David
a Downhiller
from Sammamish WA USA Date Reviewed: January 20, 2007 Strengths: uhhh well it didn't have any in my opinion Weaknesses: pain to install... and after 10 minutes of riding broke inside. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $40.00 Bike Setup: freeride Diamondback xts moto jr.t mavic 325
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Andy
a Downhiller
from Seattle Wa USofA Date Reviewed: January 13, 2007 Strengths: Nice n solid. easy to instal/uninstal Weaknesses: dern thing started to knock. like someones tapping on the bottom of ur foot with a paddle Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Purchased At: came with bike Similar Products Used: *shrug* Bike Setup: iron horse sohon bucho swapped to boxxer team fork and Xtension pedals. funn stem.
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Nick Wolsink
a Downhiller
from Germany Date Reviewed: November 21, 2006 Strengths: It is strong, cheap and simple to install. Weaknesses: It won't last for more than one year. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Winterberg / Germany Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $45.00 Purchased At: eBay Similar Products Used: Truvativ Gigapipe, Shimano XTR Bike Setup: Specialized Demo9, Marzocchi888RC2x, FoxDHX5, HopeMono6/4, Deemax UST, Truvativ Howitzer BB&Cranks, MRP System3 Chainguide.
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sean
a Downhiller
from poole,dorset,uk Date Reviewed: September 12, 2006 Strengths: gives u sonfidence knowing thats what is supporting you, absoulete bombproof, no problems all round brilliantness Weaknesses: sometimes creaks but soon fixed with oil Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Purchased At: came with bike Bike Setup: saracen xess 2 highly customized
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michael bolge
a Downhiller
from australia Date Reviewed: August 19, 2006 Strengths: its real strong with massive bearings, and qiuet smooth. Weaknesses: its not taperd all the way, it creeks and groans wen pumping on it. and wen you tighten it the bearing crush in!!! maby i just got a dodgy one. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: marian dirt jumps Duration Product Used: 6 months Purchased At: got it with bike STP 0 07 Bike Setup: stp 0, pike forks, hollsfella crancks ect.. look on net.
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Erik
a Cross Country Rider
from Dallas Date Reviewed: July 16, 2006 Strengths: Everything Weaknesses: None whatsoever! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Purchased At: Came with bike Similar Products Used: Nothing like this Bike Setup: Bruiser 3 that cracked in half. Putting parts on new frame.
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Jon Ridley
a Downhiller
from Watford, G London, UK Date Reviewed: July 7, 2006 Strengths: very strong, bb-mounted chain device compatible, very smooth, rock hard, little flex, HUGE bearings Weaknesses: none yet Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Similar Products Used: fsa platinum Bike Setup: saracen xess 2 , very cutomised
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Andy
from Scotia, New York, USA Date Reviewed: June 30, 2006 Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
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