[vibiker]

am in the market for a new ISIS BB. I have been leaning toward a Gigapipe DH.

Recently, someone mentioned that I should get a certain model FSA. He said it was cheap and had big bearings as opposed to the pricier, lighter ones. The problem is I can't remember what model he said.

Anyone have any idea what model this could be?

Bottom line, I need a new bottom bracket. My concerns from highest to lowest are as follows: Durability, price, and finally weight.


Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks,
John

 

[leprechaun]

Well the standard platinum has balls that roll directly on the spindle like Shimano unlike a cart bearing but they don't seem to be that hot.
The Giga DH has 4 bearings and is holding up the best for us.Heavy thick spindle though.
The SL has 3 bearings and a lighter spindle,holding up OK (for isis)

 

[DßR]

Word to the Gigapipe. I have one that outlasted virtually every every component on my RFX, including the frame.

 

[EVRAC]

I'm trying to get the new FSA "Mega-EXO ISIS". External bearings like Saint, in an ISIS format. It's not in stores yet, to my knowledge.

 

[lovebunny]

well ive owned both. i think the gigapipe dh feels better than the platinum. but ive only used it for aobut 3 weeks so far. i used the fsa platinum for about a year and no probs. the gigapipe is a bit heavier but it seems to be alot more beefy

 

[shagwell]

I'm trying to get the new FSA "Mega-EXO ISIS". External bearings like Saint, in an ISIS format. It's not in stores yet, to my knowledge.

sounds interesting.. any more info?

 

[BigStonz]

I'm very excited about this new MegaExo (I obviously lead a dull life). I thought I was going to have to spring for a Saint or Diabolus to benefit from external bearings. Now I can keep using my current ISIS cranks. However,I cannot find this FSA BB anywhere. Has anyone found'em for sale yet?

I've yet find an ISIS BB that lasts more than 6 months. That's $200+ a year for my 2 MTBs

 

[shagwell]

same here, got saints on my hartail which i ride pretty much everyday and havent had a single problem with em, got isis on my dh bike which comes out at the weekends only and am now on my third bb in a year, i`d love to put some saints or diablous on the dh bike but i only paid out for my nice race face cranks a year ago, plus theyre 5 arm which means i`d have to buy new cranks/bb then a new ring AND a new bashguard so this new bb could be just the ticket for when my present one dies.

 

[JRogers]

Hmmm....I was thinking about switching to ISIS for my DH bike. I guess I'll stick with my original plan and keep my square taper (rocking it like it's 1998!) until it explodes. Options are limited when you need a 148mm spindle.

 

[shagwell]

yea wait till it dies before you change it and when you do get one of the outboard bearing type systems, much more reliable.

this is all the info i could find on the fsa site, no details of when it`ll be available though..

http://www.fullspeedahead.com/fly.aspx?layout=product&taxid=60&pid=227

 

[EVRAC]

I got in touch with a local distributor "Orange Sport Supply" and they told me that I could preorder it. About a month wait, they said.

Also, for whatever reason, the 73mm was only available in the Ti axle, which doesn't have the "heavy-duty" rating.

I didn't order it.

Should I go Ti? I'm about 208 lbs and hard on gear.

 

[BigStonz]

I'll wait for the cro-mo

 

[Brian HCM#1]

So far so good with the Race Face Signature DH BB.