Description:Designed 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.
Submitted by
CrashCorbett
a Downhiller
from UK Date Reviewed: October 17, 2008
Favorite Trail:
anywhere fast :)
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Came on bike
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
Bike Setup:
08 scott gambler, 66's, vanilla r and ex729 rims
Bottom Line:
best bb i've ever used. i normaly round them off or bend them by now so very impressed.
GET ONE!!
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Submitted by
kyle goetz
a Weekend Warrior
from kincardine, ontario, canada Date Reviewed: July 20, 2008
Favorite Trail:
pauls
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
mildmay home hardwar
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
Similar Products Used:
unno
Bike Setup:
2007 khs dj 50, it came on bike
Bottom Line:
save money and get better
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Submitted by
Alex MacKinnon
a
from Sarnia Ontario Canada Date Reviewed: August 14, 2007
Favorite Trail:
my dirt jumps
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At:
Petrolia Bike Shop
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
Good for a bout a year, i would recommend getting the one with bigger bearings because I think one of my bearing smashed hence the crunching noise, other than thats its an ok product.
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Submitted by
John
a Downhiller
from Surrey/Kent Engalnd Date Reviewed: July 17, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Evans
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.
Similar Products Used:
Standard 24/7 bb.
Bike Setup:
24/7 Dark Angel DH1
Bottom Line:
Buy it if you need something strong and durable. Not for for average X rider.
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Submitted by
Connor
a Downhiller
from Fresno, CA. USA Date Reviewed: June 21, 2007
Favorite Trail:
tollhouse
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
tri-sport
Strengths:
everything strong stiff looks awesome when its out of the bike looks pretty cool on it too
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
none
Bottom Line:
great bb i use it on my urban/dj bike its awesome used it for 9 months now no probs what soever well had to grease the bearings but thats easy
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Submitted by
mike spaff
a Downhiller
from Franklin lakes nj Date Reviewed: March 27, 2007
Favorite Trail:
alpine
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
bike shop
Strengths:
none
Weaknesses:
the bearings go bye bye
Similar Products Used:
a xc bb
Bike Setup:
06 stinky, dhx 5.0 air, sram x-9, e-13, 888s soon
Bottom Line:
its horrable, im going through my third bottom bracket, howitzer, and its not even the dh season yet
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Submitted by
David
a Downhiller
from Sammamish WA USA Date Reviewed: January 20, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Strengths:
uhhh well it didn't have any in my opinion
Weaknesses:
pain to install... and after 10 minutes of riding broke inside.
Bike Setup:
freeride Diamondback xts moto jr.t mavic 325
Bottom Line:
well 10 minutes and it brakes.... hard time installing... i ordered a new one so we'll see how that one works.
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Submitted by
Andy
a Downhiller
from Seattle Wa USofA Date Reviewed: January 13, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
came with bike
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
Similar Products Used:
*shrug*
Bike Setup:
iron horse sohon bucho swapped to boxxer team fork and Xtension pedals. funn stem.
Bottom Line:
i wouldnt concider buying this if u have a little extra money.it can be quite frustrating and embarassing riding around with loud clicks every 1/4 pedal stroke
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Submitted by
Nick Wolsink
a Downhiller
from Germany Date Reviewed: November 21, 2006
This is a good value for money BB. I am running my second now and I'll probably buy a third next year :)
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Submitted by
sean
a Downhiller
from poole,dorset,uk Date Reviewed: September 12, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
came with bike
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
Bike Setup:
saracen xess 2 highly customized
Bottom Line:
gives you great confidence
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Submitted by
michael bolge
a Downhiller
from australia Date Reviewed: August 19, 2006
Favorite Trail:
marian dirt jumps
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
got it with bike STP 0 07
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.
Bike Setup:
stp 0, pike forks, hollsfella crancks ect.. look on net.
Bottom Line:
it kinnda crap i think, but everyone says i just got a dodgey one soo ill take it. im getting it back on warrenty anyway. its pritty cheap, for $130 aus bucks
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Submitted by
Erik
a Cross Country Rider
from Dallas Date Reviewed: July 16, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Came with bike
Strengths:
Everything
Weaknesses:
None whatsoever!
Similar Products Used:
Nothing like this
Bike Setup:
Bruiser 3 that cracked in half. Putting parts on new frame.
Bottom Line:
This is a remarkable BB. I have never had a problem with it even on 2+ feet drops. Pedals very smooth. I used it with the Bontrager Big Earl. 5 chilis:)
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Submitted by
Jon Ridley
a Downhiller
from Watford, G London, UK Date Reviewed: July 7, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
very strong, bb-mounted chain device compatible, very smooth, rock hard, little flex, HUGE bearings
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
fsa platinum
Bike Setup:
saracen xess 2 , very cutomised
Bottom Line:
this bb is amazing, its strong, no flex, great bearings - theyre huge and external, no slip in the bolts, the only prob is you have to use howitzer cranks as it is a non-standard ISIS fitment. ive got some ruktions and theyre great! reali happy with it. its taken 6ft to flat concrete drops, no breakage. i do downhill often.
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Submitted by
Andy
a
from Scotia, New York, USA Date Reviewed: June 30, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Bottom Line:
The best and most heavy duty BB truvativ has to offer.
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