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JFern
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: October 6, 2010
Strengths: Bearings, bearings, bearings.Weaknesses: Heavy. Needs a special tool. Cannot adjust/tighten the drive-side cup without removing the crankarm.Bottom Line: A half-right bottom bracket. The bearings are amazingly smooth, and resistance is microscopic after the seals break in. But the thing is pig-heavy and requires a one-off goofy tool for install and adjustment.
Similar Products Used: Shimano junk
Edco
Bike Setup: Performance XRL frame with mix-n-match Campagnolo and Mavic bits
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indricothere
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: August 9, 2005
Strengths: noneWeaknesses: Heafty. 300 grams. Not very durable. Mine had horrible ticking issues. The tool for removal/installation was awkward and difficult to use. The Chorus/ Record style is much easier to use.Bottom Line: I thought I could save a little money so I decided to purchase this BB. for 20 dollars. I was initally disappointed with the heafty weight. Mine weighed in at 301 grams. I have had a continious ticking problem, with an occasional creak. These were solved by installing a new FSA Ultimax.
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: Excel
Similar Products Used: DuraAce, Ultegra BB. each I had no problems with.
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seckardt
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: April 25, 2005
Strengths: Dependable/durable
Low-cost
Campy nameWeaknesses: Heavy!!Bottom Line: I installed this BB for the original build-up for this road bike. Installation was pretty easy. Removal was no problem either. Yes, it's heavy but what do you expect for a sub-$20 bottom bracket? Bearings are still smooth and there is no excess wear anyplace on the BB, that I can see.
Some reviewers of this BB (in the Veloce GROUP review) complained about the cups cold-welding to the BB shell. Let's use some common sense guys. If you grease the threads prior to installation, this will not happen. I have installed/removed many BB's over time in both road & MTB's and NEVER experienced this problem.
Overall, a good value for the money if you are building up your first road bike or looking for a durable BB for a foul-weather beater.
Favorite Ride: Any place with hills
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At: On Line
Similar Products Used: Shimano LX/XT (MTB's), Race Face Taperlock, Race Face ISIS, Sakae 3-pc BB
Bike Setup: Leader 715R Frame (Al)
Leader LD-1801 Carbon fork
Campy Veloce group
FSA Carbon crank & ISIS BB (new for '05)
Campy Proton Wheels
Ritchey WCS bar, stem, post, pedals
Vittoria Tires
Selle Italia seat
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king4wd
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: July 19, 2004
Strengths: Smooth bearings.
Quiet.Weaknesses: Heavy (290grams)Bottom Line: Got this BB with the rest of the Veloce group. I was initialy disappointed with the weight, until I handled it and realized how buttery smooth it was. When I had it installed, the mechanic couldn't believe how smooth it was. Now after riding it for a few months, I love it! No sqeaks, rattles or clicks, just solid,steady and smooth.
Favorite Ride: Looping around MoVal or riding out to Lucerne and back
Purchased At: repartocorse.com
Similar Products Used: Shimano DX, LX, XT & 105
Race Face Taperlock (outstanding BB)
Bike Setup: Basso Coral w/Veloce 9s group, Fir net97 rims Vittoria technopro tires.
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