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casamtb
a Cross Country RiderDate Reviewed: August 15, 2012
Strengths: none that i can think ofWeaknesses: creaks and wears out yearlyBottom Line: worst BB ever. bought a 2007 GT Avalanche 2.0 as a beater/urban assault/winter bike and I am about to replace the BB for the 5th time. it would be fine if the OE just sucked and I could replace it with a better one... but no. only one size for this uniquely POS BB.
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JJ
a Cross Country Rider
from Sacramento, CADate Reviewed: May 12, 2010
Strengths: Inexpensive, strong at the spline.Weaknesses: HEAVY! Cheap bearings and seals. NO performance replacement available!Bottom Line: While not a particularly bad BB, trying to find an immediate replacement when it does go out can be an issue. One that usually involves a two week special order wait. It is quite a heavy unit and there are no options to replace it with a lighter or better performing part. If you want to ditch the powerspline system, you also have to ditch your crankset so be prepared to spend some $$$$ if you head in that direction.
Favorite Trail: Mr Toads
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At: REI
Similar Products Used: Shimano, A/C, Specialized.
Bike Setup: Red Bike
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Martin
a Weekend Warrior
from Strathaven, ScotlandDate Reviewed: April 21, 2010
Strengths: This bottom bracket is utter ....., I am now onto my third one in as many years and the bike really only gets used for commuting.Weaknesses: The oil seals are rubbish and don't manage to seal the crap out of the bearings resulting in rust and corrosion inside the bracket which mean clicks and clangs when riding.Bottom Line: As soon as I wear out the truvativ crankset I will be moving to shimano, truvativ are the end product of the alimentary canal.
Favorite Trail: Kirroughtree
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: Shimano - any of them
Bike Setup: two wheels, one at the front and one at the back.
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Steven Chebba
a Cross Country Rider
from BrooklynDate Reviewed: December 25, 2009
Strengths: performs like any bottom bracket I have ever usedWeaknesses: heavy like all bbs in this price range and cannot be used with other cranksetsBottom Line: After purchasing my GT I investigated the quality/price of some of the stock components and at first was disappointed to see how cheap this BB is and I know for just a little more money a bottom bracket gets a lot lighter (and to me the avalanche cannot afford to be any heavier) but it so far has performed well enough.
Favorite Trail: street
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: Larry's Bicycle Shop
Similar Products Used: shimano UN line
Bike Setup: GT Avalanche 1.0
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jdub
a Downhiller
from Richmond, VADate Reviewed: June 14, 2009
Strengths: Still running greatWeaknesses: creaksBottom Line: riding ss this bike takes a beating but the bb is the last thing I worry about great part, have run it over 4000 miles
Favorite Trail: Northbank
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: bike shop
Similar Products Used: square taper
Bike Setup: 05 hardrock SS
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gmrv4
a Cross Country Rider
from Kansas City MO USADate Reviewed: May 21, 2009
Strengths: NoneWeaknesses: The BB bearings started to growl and grind after 2 years use. Went to several LBSs to replace, only to find out they were uncommon and low quality OE installed stuff. We finally found the correct replacement as I didn't want to spend the money to change out the cranks to a more common spline pattern.Bottom Line: When buying a new bike stay away from anything with a Powerspline BB.
Favorite Trail: Landahl Park
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: OEM with new bike
Bike Setup: stock Giant Rainier
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Brakebreaker101
a Cross Country Rider
from Pensacola, FL, USADate Reviewed: January 4, 2009
Strengths: DurableWeaknesses: CreaksBottom Line: I love this bottom bracket. It has lasted well over 3000 miles and is still running smoothly. I plan to replace my cranks but keep this BB.
Favorite Trail: Singletrack
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: Bike Shop
Similar Products Used: SRAM
Bike Setup: Hardtail
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glenbob
a Weekend Warrior
from devon ukDate Reviewed: December 30, 2008
Strengths: cheapWeaknesses: poor qualityBottom Line: do not buy .have used 3 in less than 2 years.last one lasted less than 15 rides.very angry with truvativ asno replies to many emails
Favorite Trail: coey d brenin/dartmoor
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: local cycle shop
Similar Products Used: shimano deore
Bike Setup: 130 mm zen 2
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