I'm currently running a Truvativ Gigapipe on my singlespeed and I have to say it's pants, no matter how many times I re-install it it creaks like buggery.
Any recommendations?
Thanks
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What ISIS bottom bracket?
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Posted 10 months ago #
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got an FSA Platinum Pro Isis one, seems to work over the last few years. other people will slag it off though...
Posted 10 months ago # -
superstar, honestly
Posted 10 months ago # -
Thanks for your speedy responses - I have superstar hubs and so far they've been great - maybe I'll give the bb a go. And I'll have a serch around for FSA.
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Posted 10 months ago # -
I still run ISIS. thought I was the Last Man on Earth who did. I've had a fair few FSA platinum pro BBs and found them adequate but no better. I have only had one Superstar ISIS bb but o far it's doing well. I'd definitely buy another.
Posted 10 months ago # -
I found SKF were the only ISIS bb worth going with
Posted 10 months ago # -
don't use FSA plat pros!!!! i had 3 (bought 1 and got 2 further replacements) I snapped the axle clean in half on all, 3 however the bearings were still in good condition. superstar and SKFs are both good.
Posted 10 months ago # -
I know your pain after going through practically every ISIS bb out there thinking everyone one of them was creaking, turns put it was my sliding dropouts. I now have a stock of ISIsS bb's. I you havn't already, try some copper slip on what ever your ss solution is ( unless it's using a singulator then ignore me!!). You to may have a collection of perfect Isis bb's too!
Oh and if it is the bb, my superstar one was poorly sealed and is now crunchy. I am runing a crank bros one that has been in for 2 years no issues.
Posted 10 months ago # -
I broke two of the superstar ISIS bbs in a little over a year. The first was replaced without any kind of quibble; the second I didn't bother to contact them. I'm thinking I might give up and give HTII a try (again).
EDIT: overweight old guy mashing on a single speed type riding.
Posted 10 months ago # -
Are the bearings replaceable on the FSA platinum? If so what size?
Posted 10 months ago # -
SKF +1
Posted 10 months ago # -
The American classic ISIS BB's are bloody brilliant. Light weight (150 grams) and cheap, but they last and last and last.
You can probably pick one up for £20 on e-bay
Posted 10 months ago #
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