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2.25/5
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Description:
- Alloy center sleeve
- Oversize Cartridge Bearings
- Forged and CNC machined external cups
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Submitted by
Nate
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from ACT, Australia
Date Reviewed: May 7, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | Mt. stromlo | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | came with bike | | Strengths: | nice and stiff. responsice and strong. looks cool. | | Weaknesses: | got a little loose at one stage; easily fixed. | | Similar Products Used: | truvative | | Bottom Line: | this bb is nice and stiff making it responsive. it's pretty strong and looks the goods. i don't ride in the mud so i havn't experienced any problems with it's seals. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ralph Horrocks
a Weekend Warrior
from UK
Date Reviewed: March 19, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | ralph.horrocks@ntlworld.com | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$120.00 | | Purchased At: | Ebay | | Strengths: | Strong, no flexing. | | Weaknesses: | Seals gave up after 8 months, started creaking, allowed mud and dirt into the bearings. | | Bike Setup: | Giant Reign 3, Fox Talas RL, Mavic Crossride, SDG Ibeam, Juicy 5's, FSA Afterbuner MegaExo | | Bottom Line: | They are very strong and theres little or no flexing, but it just doesnt last. I took them apart and found that the non-drive side had seized up, gone rusty and was filled with lots of Welsh mud. Im going to upgrade to Enduro Ceramic bearings and replacement cups and see if they are better. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Harlow Hickalooper
a Racer
from Frenchlick IN USA
Date Reviewed: February 22, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | backyard | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$39.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Pretty color | | Weaknesses: | Plastic shims and sheilds break after 2 months. Bearings seize from side thrust. ID oversized and spindle must be hammered into place. | | Similar Products Used: | Raceface X | | Bike Setup: | GT Moto | | Bottom Line: | Skip these and go straight to RACE FACE. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark Doyle
a Cross Country Rider
from UK
Date Reviewed: September 8, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Strengths: | Stiff, smooth and light. | | Weaknesses: | The product doesn't last very long, had it about six months. Probably due to not re-installing with a torque wrench. Cartridge bearings are easily damaged with too much side loading (over tightening). The plastic bushes between the axle and bearing are very britle and break easily. Due to muddy condition in Britain and Les Gets in over summer bearing have worn out and need replacing. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano square taper cartridge bottom brackets UN 72. These in my experiecne last on average 3-4 years. They are definently not as ridgid as Mega exo sytem but last longer when used for commuting and XC. | | Bike Setup: | Hardtail | | Bottom Line: | Will try another one, but set up with park tool torque wrench. If that doesn't last maybe back to the old cartridge bottom bracket. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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