Howitzer?

[dirtjumper415]

On the 2006 truvativ parts list there is the new howitzer BB, I was wondering if anyone knew if you ran that BB with a standard holzfeller crank or do you have to get a new crank? I would like to switch to the outward bearing system because it is supposed to last longer and stiffer than a standard BB.
thanks
also if you kno where to get the bottom bracket that would be great too!
-Peter

[konarider17]

I'm pretty sure you run just the normal holzeffeler cranks. All they did was move the bearings outside but they kept the isis spindle attached. SO u would run ur regular cranks.

[vinceliberatore]

if you give it a month Cambria bike would probably have them.

[devinci7]

I'm not positive, but I'm pretty sure you need the 2006 Holzfellers to run the Howitzer BB. I just ordered a Howitzer BB, and I'm getting the '06 Holzfellers to match...

[basikbiker]

aight so i have determined nobody has actually visited the sram website to look.
the bb is compatible with any isis truvativ crankset old or new.

[obionespeedonly]

Ditto(Basikbiker's reply)

As with any Truvativ 05/06 part clarify whether it's ISIS or micro spline. Personally, I'm ok with my new set-up so far, but not convinced it's better than anything else after having seen nothing but issues with bearing life on the ISIS bb's. Same with Race Face's outboard bearings and chainring life/strength this year, easily worn out seals and bearings and chipped chainring teeth.

I may have to give up my Shimano boycott and try out the Hone or Saint crank/bb set-up.

Let us know how it works out for you.:147: