Best bang for buck ISIS BB?

[Dave]

So, the el'cheapo I bought at the time to save a few bucks is starting to get a lot of play in it, and i'm looking for a new BB.

I'm running a set of north shore Dh cranks on an '05 brodie holeshot, which i believe is a 68 mm shell, (confirm?)

What BB would you guys suggest?

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[Chief]

whatever you do dont get a truvativ
i have a fsa right now its pretty nice

[Dimes]

I've been on a FSA platinum dh for about and year, and I'm pretty happy with it.

[Midas]

im runing a raceface signature fr been running it 3 seasons racing dh, im pleased.

[tazzmenn]

http://www.skf.com/portal/skf/home/products?contentId=191011&lang=en

In Canada

Trident Performance Sports Inc.
1576 Bay St
V7J1A1, North Vancouver, BC
Canada

www.tridentsports.com


I would contact BC bearing and Motion Industries, they are the industrial SKF dealers.

[marzoccinator]

whatever you do dont get a truvativ

:werd: i just snapped mine according to my lbs.
shimano here i come baby

[peachy-B]

SKF!!! if anyone can save the ISIS it's these guys. ISIS' last hope.

[sanrensho]

Is anyone actually running an SKF BB? Experiences/durability?

The SKF BBs have been discussed on this board since way back, but has anyone actually tried one out?

[Desloc]

Having a hard time killing the FSA Platinum BB. Good value too.


Des

[Hack On Wheels]

Running a Race Face Signature FR (lifetime warranty) I think its more than 4 years old, had the bearings replaced for free with the updated bearings about 3 years ago, still running fine, although they arent getting thrashed much anymore, but they also get zero care as they need zero care.

If I ever needed to replace it I would definitely look at the SKF, hopefully someone on here has tried them.

[Jeff M]

Having a hard time killing the FSA Platinum BB. Good value too.


Des


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[Jon-boy]

Killed a FSA platinum in a few months, looking for new bearings right now. Would get through RF DH bearings in a year... ISIS and I are not friends.

[Revscene]

i had excellent luck with my RF signature DH too, after killing 2 truvatives, the RF was still butter smooth after 2 years with no servicing whatsoever

[DrewM]

I haven't used on of these myself, but I've heard some pretty good reviews:

http://www.bikesomewhere.com/images/large/fsa_megaEXOPlatTiISIS1.jpg

It's an FSA Mega EXO Platinum ISIS BB with a Chromoly axle. You don't have to use the tiny bearings that come in most ISIS BBs and you don't have to buy new cranks.

Personally I had great luck with FSA Platinum DH BBs before switching to my Saints.

[Supervokes]

What the deal with ISIS' demise anyway??? I know the external BB's are the latest fad, but I don't think they are all that great. It one of those areas of a bike that may see some improvement on paper, but when you actually get on and ride, you cannot tell the difference (yes I have ridden both).

How does an ISIS BB break anyway??? I know the bearings wear out, but in my head I am picturing something snapped in half??

[switch]

The spindle "thickness" is less on cheaper BBs, making them easier to break off.

The interface between the crank and the spindle sometimes isn't good, which causes problems, such as the cranks loosening all the time.

Bearings can be a problem because they are prone to contamination. If you can keep the bearings clean, dry, and greased, they will take a long time to wear. Otherwise they'll grind up and start creaking, seize, or have various other problems.

[peachy-B]

The main issue of ISIS: coming from the square taper, the bearings are smaller due to the larger spindle size. they wear faster.