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I love my Lezyne lights from a few years ago, back when they had "Infinite light" (replaceable batteries). The 1200 lumens Mega Drive came with two battery packs (which were two 18650 packed together) and the SuperDrives were 600/800 lumens with one 18650 battery. I've got many batteries but now they're not holding much anymore. 

It's so convenient to just bring along a few replacement batteries in my backpack. I'll look into finding good reliable rechargeables 18650 for the SuperDrives. The lights are still as new!

Came right to the comments to read creaky CSU stories. Reading the forums everywhere, apparently FOX still has major problems with this and I don't think this is acceptable from any manufacturer at any price. I'll even take a loss in performance for a silent and reliable CSU as this can be a safety issue.

I've had 3 creaky creaky crowns on 2 Marzocchi 66s from 2012 (my last  bigger bike), and this is something I can't stand.

This will be my 3rd DVO Beryl and I'm crossing my fingers that this one will be fine for more than 30 hrs of use. The first two got warrantied for bushing problems, but they were also starting to creak faintly just before sending them. I've chosen DVO expressly for the fact that they were supposed to have the creaking issue figured out, but it seems like they haven't yet. The CSUs were stamped 2017 and 2018 and I've read in 2019 that they did resolve this so crossing my fingers to receive a more recent one this time.

I'm looking at a Suntour Durolux next as this is the only one I've never read about having creaky CSUs. If my new fork develops another creaky crown when my warranty is over it will be a Durolux for sure.. or maybe even sooner!

I had a badly misaligned rear end on a 2013 NS Soda too (the raw/blue/white) and sent it back... maybe you had the one I sent back haha! It was easy to see the misalignment... the axle had to be pushed down like 4-5mm to line up with the other side, and one side of the upper linkage was closer to the seat tube than the other side. The shock and front shock mount would have been side loaded all the time and I probably would have used up a few shock shafts.

The distributor was very nice with this and sent me a 2014 black frame for a little bit more money. I liked the black better and didn't mind the price difference. Believe it or not, the 2014 that I have received had a 30.1mm seat tube (supposed to be 30.9) and I couldn't slide my seatpost in at all more than an inch, even when pressing hard. So I sent it back and decided to get a refund and look elsewhere since I did not have confidence in the brand anymore.

One friend of mine bought a 2014 at the same time, he didn't check alignment and he's still riding it hard after 6 seasons of hell. Holds up fine!

Awesome. That's my vision of a good headset : I don't mind paying if it stays trouble-free and doesn't say a word. Just ordered both halves and wanted to have good conscience haha! I also bought their crown race setting adapter so installing it should be smooth. Thanks again for the info!

So even with the tight crown race issue, would you go with a Wolf Tooth over an FSA No57e or Cane Creek 40/70 if the price is not an issue?  When you say that's the only caution you'd have about it, what do you think the tight(er) crown race could harm ? (genuinely curious)

Thanks again!

Hi Andrew,

I'm pretty much set on this headset for my new build. Any updates on how the headset is lasting ? No creaks or other noises ?   Thanks!

Martin

Hi Rob,

how did your story end ? I have a Suntour Triair shock coming tomorrow with 45$ of UPS import fees. The bill says "declared value of 0$" but it's still 45$ of broker and government fees. (WTH?) 

I have also paid 15$ of shipping so it's 60$ to try the shock. Pretty bummed with this and I don't feel like paying that much to try it for a few weeks. If I can refuse the delivery I'd do it, but I have a feeling that UPS will bill me anyway for the brokerage.

Thanks for any info! Cheers,

Martin

Thanks for the review! I just bought a Repack over the older/cheaper Palos and I am really happy about that choice. 

I removed the magnetic clip and replaced it with a velcro cable holder that I roll around the tube near the flow valve, which Is holding a small climbing clip that clips on the straps where the magnetic holder was. I route the tube on the waist strap, and at my 33" waist, the length is perfect. The tube can't fall, and it's quick to grab/put back after a sip. A 5$ upgrade that's worth it!

Just curious, how many kms per day were ridden during that trip?

Awesome, I'll add the 2.6 SE4 to my to-try list!