Ben Geary Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 (edited) Well,After running sqaure taper since I've started and now I've started to worry about my BB snapping all the time i've decided to get some good ISIS cranks and a good ISIS Bottom bracket, I've been looking at the Fsa Platinuim Bottom bracket. Are they anygood, will it last me or are they poo.Also what size would i need if I'm going to running a front screw on ?This one ? Edited August 28, 2006 by Ben Geary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Its shite the bearings are crap, get a truvativ giga pipe team downhill (the one with 4 bearings)... it'll be much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Ello bennyboi, i ran that truvativ giga pipe for ages as did john run the same id reccomend one of those, kris has mullerd his fsa bb, quite quik aswell . peace out homie . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 truvativ ***, got one in my gu so far has not given me any trouble at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Echo external. Nice big fat bearings so they last much longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHayes Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 I had one of those,it was really good until 4-5 months later it sadly threaded where the bolts get srewd in.It didnt really last as long as id hoped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Shaw Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 SKF BFR-600 owns all ISIS BB's. They have needle roller bearings, which can take about 10x the load of standard ball bearings. Ive had other ISIS BB's such as FSA Platinum DH, Tryall and they've been poo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 yes it owns but we arnt all built of money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinky Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 would you rather buy 5 shitty bb's, or one of them ^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 SKF BFR-600 owns all ISIS BB's. They have needle roller bearings, which can take about 10x the load of standard ball bearings. Ive had other ISIS BB's such as FSA Platinum DH, Tryall and they've been poo.Took the words right out of my mouth. There about £55 (Off the top of my head) but well worth it as you wont be replacing it any time soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan-Walker Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 More like £ 85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boon racoon Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 (edited) snapped an fsa platinum pro in 4 rides boogot a truvativ gigapipe and it's savvy..bearings aren't the best though i've heard but mine are just about ok after like 4 or 5 months. Edited August 29, 2006 by the boon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsguru Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 got one of the £55 skf bb's on order, cant wait for it to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lock-N-Load Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Is this BB any good?Echo ISIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Shaw Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Yeah there are 2 versions i think. The one at £85 is all stainless steel and the one £50ish is cromoly. The bearings are the same in both BB's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 This one ?Got one! I've had no problem with that! I've had it just over a year and no trouble, nice and strong, does my riding anyway, cheap aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broomer Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 bought a fsa platinum bottom bracket for my jump bike and it bent within a few days, got a replacement and that bent the same day. had two truvative bottom brackets and the latest one is still going. the bearings go before it snaps/bends/anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 The one at £85 is all stainless steel and the one £50ish is cromoly. The bearings are the same in both BB's.Retail is £43 for the BFR-300, bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 £3 more than an FSA, y'say?*strokes chin*If I ever see my trials bike again I may have to hit you guys up for some fwesh shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoNnY__Mc Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 (edited) i was just about to start a topic about isis bb's and all ... or even ring tarty bikes and ask them because they rule ...wondering if anyone was had the same problem as me, iv snapped/bent 3 square taper bb's and the tapers on my cranks have become really loose (i know this may be my fault but oh well... shit happens)... i'm now looking for new isis cranks and a new isis bb (well when i say new i mean new to me... maybe, if they wern't all so expensive)my money is limited as i still need a new frame, chain and stem so i would need to find some reasonably priced cranks and a cheapish bb, but they just don't seem to exist, buying cranks off tart would mean also buying a new bash (more money) and then having to buy a new bb aswell. worked out if i buy the echo cranks 6061 cranks (which i have heard are weak?) and the echo bash i have already worked up a hefty £72 before i have even looked at bottom brackets, and then finding a bb to fit ffw costs another 43, so thats £115? for just a set of cranks and a bb are there any other options, i have already set up a topic in the for sale/wanted asking if anyone has any of the parts i need but i think im gonna have to end up buying new. Edited September 1, 2006 by JoNnY__Mc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 There seems to be some confusion about bottom brackets going on?1 Because it's Isis doesnt mean the axle is less likely to snap!( ive seen a mate wreck one , quiclky)2 Fsa bottom brackets are suspect.3 Un 72 bb's are very strong.4 Invest in an isis Dh bottom bracket,,,,thicker axle.5...........As i said before, trials companies need to come up with a trials specific design. :$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Geary Posted September 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Been thinking of getting one of these, seem cheap and i've been told there good of a few people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 There seems to be some confusion about bottom brackets going on?1 Because it's Isis doesnt mean the axle is less likely to snap!( ive seen a mate wreck one , quiclky)2 Fsa bottom brackets are suspect.3 Un 72 bb's are very strong.4 Invest in an isis Dh bottom bracket,,,,thicker axle.5...........As i said before, trials companies need to come up with a trials specific design. :$ The axles do tend to be stronger, and FSAs seem a bit hit or miss. I've snapped 2 Un-53 or 73 or whatever number they were axles too.Echo have *kinda* come up with one more suited to trials needs, but it's still just a DH BB meaning you can't run a FFW setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 I've got an FSA Platinum Pro.Fitted it no problem, and just forgot about it really.It creaks, but that's just me not oiling the tapers/whatever. Was only £35ish from CRC I think.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 I have had a titanium fsa isis thingy spinning away in my frame for the past 10 months without even a single hint of complaining at me.SKF bbs do look the bomb though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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