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Race Face Evolve XC

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Race Face Evolve XC
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Average Rating: 2 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 6
RRP: £49.95
Year: 2005

Description: Designed with a close eye on the gram scale, the Evolve XC was built for the cross country rider looking for solid performance in a lightweight package. ISIS Drive. M15 chromoly spindle. Shot peened finish for strength. Forged and CNCd aluminum cups and reinforcing sleeve. Single row, double sealed cartridge bearings. TWO bearings on the drive side. 96 ball bearings in each bottom bracket. Adjustable cups fit 68 and 73mm shells. Proprietary non-side loading design. Weight: 235g

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Matt Siviter

Posted: 27/05/08

'CRAP'

Overall:
Replace the bearings at http://www.enduroforkseals.com/
Save yourself a fortune!

Performance		40%
Reliability		40%
Value		40%

Overall Rating

40%

BOB WEIR

Posted: 05/05/04
Updated: 21/11/06

'TOP KIT'

Strengths:
Smooth, stiff, reliable, fit & forget.
What more could I ask of a BB !

Weaknesses:
Absolutely none after nearly 2 years

Overall:
No, I don't work for and have not been back-handed by "Race Face". Maybe I've just been really lucky but I've had mine for nearly 2 years now in 2 different frames in all kinds of weather. It's been used for daily commuting and loads of XC and it's still running as sweet as a nut after hundreds of miles - no play at all. Mated with a "Prodigy" chain-set. The only time I've touched it was to move it to a new frame.
When this one does eventually wear out I wouldn't hesitate to buy another. Sorry chaps !

Performance		100%
Reliability		100%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

100%

jason potter

Posted: 04/10/03
Updated: 21/11/06

'POOR VALUE'

Strengths:
Looks good - but who looks at BBs?? sits nicely with cranks, etc. Great whilst it works!

Weaknesses:
Doesn't last the distance, way more expensive than FSA equivalent, non-servicable

Overall:
First one lasted about 3 months of winter riding, second one has managed 4 months (admittedley plenty miles) riding in the driest UK summer on record!! Has only experienced wet conditions 2-3 times in its life, creaks like hell, wobbles all over the place. Raceface have GOT to do better than this for the price.

Performance		40%
Reliability		40%
Value		40%

Overall Rating

40%

Simon Pateman

Posted: 30/04/03
Updated: 21/11/06

'POOR BEARINGS - GOOD STIFFNESS.'

Strengths:
Stiff and goes well with Raceface cranks.

Weaknesses:
Durability. Riding and racing in Australia has finished this BB off after 7 months. But give Raceface credit they are warranting it with a replacement. The problem seems to lie with the bearing size ie small compared to the axle size ie splined and large.

Overall:
Not bad but not great either. Probably on a par with XT as that seemed to last about the same amount of time.

Performance		60%
Reliability		40%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

53%

Ken Aknai

Posted: 10/02/03
Updated: 21/11/06

'CRAP'

Strengths:
Lightweight, looks well made

Weaknesses:
Bearings felt rough from new,(may be the contact seals). Bearing seals totally useless- might as well have not been there.

Overall:
This BB lasted me exactly ONE ride, in very wet conditions,after which it completely seized. Once I got it moving again, it felt graunchy.

Performance		40%
Reliability		20%
Value		20%

Overall Rating

27%

Ian Barrington

Posted: 30/01/03
Updated: 21/11/06

'LACKING IN DURABILITY FOR THE PRICE'

Strengths:
Nicely made and reasonable in weight.
Smooth bearings when new.
Compatable with either 68/73mm shells
12 month guarentee

Weaknesses:
Poor bearing seals.
None-replacable bearings.

Overall:
I'm on my second one within 6 months. The first lasted around 400 miles (during a wet autumn), and the second isn't doing much better.
The main weakness seems to be in the bearing seals. This is a shame as they are not replacable, meaning the whole unit needs to be ditched when the bearings are shot. In dry conditions I expect they would be fine, but this isn't typical of the UK climate. For the price I would have expected greater servicability, particularly from Race Face.

On the plus side, it is well made with the ISIS interface finished to a fine tolerance.