Description:Named Mountain Bike's Editor's Choice (along with the Holzfeller crankset), the GigaPipe Team DH is our stiffest, strongest, most durable bottom bracket for 2003. The Team DH uses the GigaPipe heat-treated cromoly spindle with an M12 bore and rolls on four sealed full-complement sealed-cartridge bearings. ISIS Drive interface for the strongest possible crankset/bottom bracket interface. Extra bearings ensure maximum impact strength and durability. 113mm, 118mm, and 128mm spindle widths. For riders with 100mm BB shells, we offer the GigaPipe Team DH-100: a 148mm spindle for 100mm BB shell DH bikes. For downhill and freeride use.
Submitted by
amadkins
a Cross Country Rider
from MI Date Reviewed: June 18, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Cycletherapy
Strengths:
Easily removed
Weaknesses:
Crappy Quality
Similar Products Used:
Team SL
Bike Setup:
Kona Kikapu Deluxe
Bottom Line:
6 weeks and 150 miles was all it took to blow it out. Crap.
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Submitted by
G Dawg
a Downhiller
from nelson, bc Date Reviewed: September 13, 2007
Favorite Trail:
a-line
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
calgary cycle
Strengths:
lasts a long time, does what it is supposed to do
Weaknesses:
eventually breaks - AFTER 3+ YEARS!
Similar Products Used:
nothing else in the past 3 years
Bike Setup:
vp-free, fox 40, hope brakes
Bottom Line:
i can't say enough good things about this bb. it lasted just over 3 years on my bike, and I rode a ton of DH (15k+ vertical feet each weekend) this summer and part of last. it only just gave out, and at that, it still runs - just not very smooth. no complaints. lots of bad comments about this bb, but not many out there have a score of more than 3.5 chilis...
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Submitted by
Roman
a
from Tallinn, Estonia Date Reviewed: April 10, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Everywhere
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Jalgratta Keskus
Strengths:
It has not gave me any trouble, install it and forget about it =)
Weaknesses:
Believe me, there is none
Similar Products Used:
FSA Platinum Pro (broke on a second day, but there was an issue - left cup didnt fit entirely in BB shell, size of BB and frame shell was correct, so whats up with that i dont have any idea)
Bike Setup:
Street rig - still upgrading to BOMB bike =)
Bottom Line:
Actually im using this BB for 8 monthes, 2 days ago i removed BB for chainguide installation. Ive checked how it spins, and it worked perfectly (i ride hard - street), almost like new. Ive got Gigapipe DH (not Team DH), i dont know why most of reviewers complaining.. this is real DH/FR Bottom Bracket!
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Submitted by
Krish
a
from europe Date Reviewed: March 3, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$55.00
Strengths:
when not placed in frame looks cool
Weaknesses:
after about 5 months of ridin' there are some strange noises comming from this bb [like cracking and grinding] and now i've been using it for 6th month and this bb is DEAD
also the cups in the sides are ALU so it makes so god damn easy to wrap them...
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
freeride ht [avid hydros, mz drop offs, atomlab trailpimps, and race face goodies]
Bottom Line:
for first 4-5 months this bb worked great, but then started different problems with it
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Submitted by
tom paas
a Cross Country Rider
from crede Date Reviewed: August 1, 2006
Favorite Trail:
all
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$48.00
Purchased At:
various on-line retailers
Strengths:
NONE
Weaknesses:
ALL
Similar Products Used:
FSA, Shimano, RF...freaking too many to mention
Bike Setup:
blur
Bottom Line:
I've made the mistake of purchasing several of these. These BB's are the only BB's that start creaking as soon as their put into service...absolute junk. Based on poorly they perform, I wouldn't buy any other Truvativ product!
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Submitted by
Curt MacNeill
a Downhiller
from Jackson Hole, WY Date Reviewed: May 14, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Lithium in Jackson
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
A bike shop
Strengths:
None
Weaknesses:
Let's see... I rode the thing for about 2 months and it already needs to be replaced. The spindle does not spin smoothly and bearings seemed to be housed.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
05 Demo 8 w/ Boxxer
Bottom Line:
Don't buy a Team Dh bottom bracket.It's sucks. Period.
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Submitted by
nathan
a
from hamilton Date Reviewed: April 20, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
aparently strong?
Weaknesses:
everything
Similar Products Used:
any suggestions? i need a good dh bb
Bike Setup:
bighit, dorado, mag 30, mtx, raceface cranks, diablous bar
Bottom Line:
where do i start?
when i got my bike it came stock with a crappy truvativ bb and it was creaking within 2 weeks. i greased it up and it lasted another 6 months until i noticed some wobble in it. i pulled it out and there was 1/8 inch wobble to it. NO JOKE!!.
i took it to my bike shop and they upgraded me to the gigapipe team dh after they talked to the warantee dept.(i couldnt get an awnser out of them)anywho... i threw it and if you torque it to their specs it wont spin, so i backed it off a lil bit.
all was fine for a whole 2 WEEKS!! until i got some extremly loud creaking from it. i pulled it out and the spindle was bent because the bearings were grinding on only the one side. i took it into the shop and they told me to literally abuse it until it had some wobble so i could another one
How long does the cycle go on for???
Bottom line: you will have better luck with even shimano and raceface
did i mention how much hussefelt cranks suck too, i ride a dually and i ripped the fricken inserts out!!! just thought id let you know
ZERO chillies for this peice of crap(if i could)
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Submitted by
Jeff Foehr
a Downhiller
from SLC,UT,USA Date Reviewed: September 27, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
lBS
Strengths:
Nothing, it held the cranks in place.
Weaknesses:
1 season at Deer Valley and it's shot, bearings are gone and for a "Downhill Botom Bracket" they only give you a 1 year warranty.
Similar Products Used:
Race Face, Shimano....
Bike Setup:
Azonic Eliminator w/ Jr T. Super T conversion
Bottom Line:
Do not buy this, IF truvativ is any good with customer service I will repost with what happens.
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Submitted by
Bullrider
a Downhiller
from CA Date Reviewed: June 6, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Price Spindle is strong
Weaknesses:
Bearings went south faster than any bb I have ever had. Creaks like it was a frog...
Similar Products Used:
Lots of Shimano.
Bike Setup:
Bullit, z150, Hayes, Raceface, etc.
Bottom Line:
Works, but not very long. My local shops said that they always have bearing problems with Truvativ, and it seems as though I am no exception.
It did take some good abuse, but I epected it to last longer.
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Submitted by
eric
a Weekend Warrior
from madison wi Date Reviewed: April 19, 2005
Favorite Trail:
quarry park
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
eriks bike shop
Strengths:
everything
Weaknesses:
water makes it run poorly when it gets inside the shell, but if you drain it it workd perfectly
Similar Products Used:
nothing
Bike Setup:
giant stp1, fox fork, mavic DH wheels, holzfeller cranks, hayes hfx9, easton vice, fsa bar, bling bling tires
Bottom Line:
this is a sweet b/b and i will never ride anything else. it is a pain to drain it if you get water in the frame shell. but it makes up for it in strenght and stifness, i have had the b/b for a long time and only had to drain it once. it is really worth the money and it is best used w/ a holzfeller DH crank set.
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Submitted by
carol
a Cross Country Rider
from Boone NC USA Date Reviewed: March 28, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
sram's warranty department rocks, stiff till it takes a beating
Weaknesses:
weak, bearings stiffing up offten, but they come loose with a couple of spins
Similar Products Used:
race face
Bike Setup:
hard tail: dh parts
Bottom Line:
I'm on my second one in less than 6 months. Sram warrentied my first one which broke on the trail with miles to go. NOw my replacement has play in it which is very noticeable when peddalling. I'm not impressed with this thing. DOn't believe the "go big" advertisment, that's crap. If this thing can't stand up to my riding it's not strong enough to be a DH bb. Most abuse i've put this thing through is a couple of 5 foot drops to flat. I am on a hard tail, but i don't consider that "going Big." I don't know what hard core sponsored riders are using, but if they're running this thing they must have a stock pile, and change out every week or so. I'm going to stick with this model as long as sram continuies to warranty it. I will never pay for another one. In defence of this product, i've yet to find a bb that lasts.
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Submitted by
Frank keyser
a Downhiller
from seattle Date Reviewed: November 10, 2004
Favorite Trail:
SST
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Alki bike and board.
Strengths:
large spindals no creaking, this is probably the best bottom bracket i have ever had.i have gone threw a bunch of bottom brackets made by truvativ and i have busted my share of spindals. so i decided to this baby and nothing yet.
Weaknesses:
dosent really have one other then its a little on the heavy side.
Similar Products Used:
giga pipe sl, race face team dh.
Bike Setup:
rm6, white bothers dh3 fork, truvativ hussaflt bars,alex rims esd25, king nothred head set.
Bottom Line:
its a good bottom braket, use it for what it says on the braket. GO BIG!
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Submitted by
Jeff Williams
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmonton Date Reviewed: September 19, 2004
Favorite Trail:
My backyard dirt jumps
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
I cant spell it
Strengths:
Its bbeen really strong, hasnt bent good price
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
truvavtiv giga pipe dhlt
Bike Setup:
@004 planet x jack flash, dirtjumps 2s, hay hfx-9 8 inch rotor, raceface evolve dh crankarms
Bottom Line:
I dont know much about bottom brackets but i know that this thing has works really good so far. Its been really strong and has put up to 10 foot drops and alot of street.
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Submitted by
Raiyn
a Weekend Warrior
from St. Petersburg, FL Date Reviewed: August 11, 2004
Favorite Trail:
The next one
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
STIFF Doesn't flex at all. 4 bearings provide all needed support.
Weaknesses:
Didn't come with the bike. Have to buy special tool to install.
Similar Products Used:
Square taper.
Bike Setup:
Hussefelt Cranks mated to Gigapipe Team DH BB - all that's relevant
Bottom Line:
I'm not a small guy 6'4" 260 lbs and no where near a smooth rider so I needed a solid Bottom Bracket and Crank combo. My old set up flexed like it was made of rubber so i replaced it with the GigaPipe Team DH / Hussefelt combo and haven't looked back. Spins smooth as glass - has taken a few hits / bad landings with no problems.
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Submitted by
Paul
a Downhiller
from London,UK Date Reviewed: February 17, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Mountain Ash
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$59.00
Purchased At:
Wiggle
Strengths:
Hmm well it started off ok
Weaknesses:
Drive side bearings died after 2 months and they can't be replaced
Similar Products Used:
Race Face Signature DH
Bike Setup:
03 bullit, shiver DCs etc etc
Bottom Line:
Well I'm 230lbs and bought this based upon all the reviews that said it was the best DH bb. I've killed the drive side bearings in less than 2 months and the whole thing has started to separate - lock rings migrating down the spindle. I'm going to send it back and see if it was faulty but I'm not hopeful.
I've bought a Race Face Signature DH - at least you can replace the bearings on these
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Submitted by
Eddie Burk
a Weekend Warrior
from Lakeland, Fla, USA rules! Date Reviewed: February 5, 2004
Favorite Trail:
all of em!
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$59.00
Purchased At:
Bents Schwinn
Strengths:
Just that! STRONG!!!!!!!! Very Stiff so far..NO problems.
Weaknesses:
none yet.
Bike Setup:
Otherwise stock 2003 Banshee Scream
Bottom Line:
Replaced worn out stock bb with this one. And noticed a big difference on the first ride. Smooth, quiet, operation so far. Very confident feel.
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Submitted by
Rosser
a Cross Country Rider
from portland, OR Date Reviewed: January 14, 2004
This thing hasn't done anything wrong, no squeeking, seezing, or any other issues. If your tough on bottom brackets, go with this one. It'll put up with alot of abuse, and keeps on trucking.
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Submitted by
Will Rapp
a Downhiller
from Kingston, Washington, USA Date Reviewed: December 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Dickey Bird Hill, Discovery Bay, WA
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Kingston Classic Cycle
Strengths:
Stiff, Holds up better than any other BB I've had (so far at least), 4 Bearings good
Weaknesses:
Heavy, but who cares-so is everything else on my bike.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano, Race Face ISIS
Bike Setup:
Craftworks Rail (look in that review if you're that curious)
Bottom Line:
I'm happy with the thing so far-it allows me to pedal and isn't making noises yet. Go with it if you race-it should last you at least one season.
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Submitted by
jason
a Downhiller
from modesto, ca Date Reviewed: December 4, 2003
Favorite Trail:
whistler
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Bike Setup:
2003 iron horse sgs pro stock except a 2003 monster T and a handful of other minor upgrades.
Bottom Line:
mine fits in a 100mm BB shell (extra wide). i had no complaints until my last ride of the summer. there was some sort of bearing problem (the spindle seized up). the truvativ guys were very cool about replacing it with a new one right away, no questions asked. i put the new one in, but haven't really ridden it hard yet (winter time blues). my bike also came stock with truvativ holzfeller cranks. i've been very pleased with the performance of the truvativ products themselves and their warranty department. i plan on sticking with them.
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Submitted by
joe therider
a Cross Country Rider
from american northeast Date Reviewed: November 7, 2003
Favorite Trail:
who cares
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
stiff, hasnt crapped out yet 4 sealed bearings
Weaknesses:
heavy as lead...almost, what the hell its a DH BB
Similar Products Used:
fsa race face shimano, wheni used xtr cranks
Bike Setup:
yes
Bottom Line:
i ride xc, but keep blowing up BB's, i dont know why i'll go thru three a year. it sux so i tried this and so far it works pretty good,i mean i dont understand why bb's are so difficult to produce, if you look at the reviews of most of them on this web site you can see a trend of good companies producing what can easily be construed as crap.My last bb was an fsa and it lasted less than three monthes, needless to say i dont have a very high opinion of fsa bb's I havent had much luck with raceface either, two of those in less than a year...not the DH which i hear is pretty good actually. I would like to see Chris Kings answer to the crap bb problem but a small part of me is afraid they will fail too.
$ 59.99
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