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Weird. I've had the exact opposite experience (as have my riding buddies). The TRSr hook up great in the wet and have been fantastic on all the trails I ride in Squamish and Pemby. They roll a little slow for sure but  they grip better than anything else I've tried, including Minions. I run the plus compound in the rear for better wear, and the sidewalls have been rock solid. Your rock drop story sounds like it had other elements at play maybe. Seems hard to believe that it was only the tire that cause a crazy crash like that.

Fair point. If you really want to test the long term durability, the E13 rims also come with lifetime warranty if you want to use the hub of our choice.

Nice shootout review. I've been running the TRSr SL's on my Range all year as well with no issues. I didn't have any of the front hub issues you mentioned and I'm on a Fox 36 as well...I read E13 carbon warranties are now lifetime which is an added bonus for sure. I noticed the decals getting a bit worn after a year too, but ordered a set of replacement decals from the e13 website to freshen up the look.

Edit- looks like you did mention lifetime warranty but it's listed under the Mavic wheels.....

Great value but that's a crazy heavy cassette. That adds over a half pound to the rear of the bike compared to X01 or wide range 11 speed like TRS. I thought the XT cassette was heavy!

Nice review. I’m a huge fan of these tires, especially their grip in the wet. I didn’t notice as much of a difference between the original tires and the new tires as AJ did, but now that I read this review the rears might be a bit easier to break loose (which can be a positive depending on your riding style). I guess I dont lean my bike over enough to really notice. One thing I do appreciate about the new tires is the stiffer casing, so I can run a bit less psi. Two thumbs up!

But that's $90 for 10-42. Not really the same comparison...If you want more range than Eagle and lighter weight the e13 is a great option. They can be had for $225 USD at a lot of online dealers as well...I'm 14 months in and haven't needed to replace my alu cogs yet either. Depends on how much you ride though.

I’m using it with a Shimano XT med cage derailleur and a KMC chain.

Great review Andrew. I've been using the TRS+ cassette for about a year now and can't say enough great things about it. The main reasons I went for the TRS over the SunRace 11-46 are weight (the TRS is a whopping 145g lighter) and the range. I actually use the 9T when I'm occasionally in the bike park, and it gives provides me a high enough gear with my 30T front where I don't really spin out...I don't notice it being clunky but I'm also not mashing it on the road. I also like the fact that I can switch out the alu cogs when they wear out (they're still working fine BTW) at a fraction of the cost of a new cassette. SunRace is winning the value game for sure, but for me the extra price of the TRS was worth it. My buddy has tried the SunRace and the TRS and claims the TRS shifting is a bit crisper and more precise...

It appears the cracked rims in question were in fact pre-production (We are One clarified by PM). It was rim strike but sounds like We Are One has the situation under control now.

Heard these are pretty good as well. Had 2 Squamish buddies crack rear wheels about 6 months ago but We Are One took care of them quickly. Think they have been good since...The options for lifetime warranty wheels is growing. Carbon for everyone!

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Posted by: heathen

715g way too heavy.

100g more than say an XT is "way too heavy"?

Quarter pound is a quarter pound....

If you stick with alloy XT's are hard to beat. $99 on Jenson right now and weigh basically the same as Turbine that are $70 more. Get a nice OneUp ring and call it done...

Broke 2 sets of Next SL's (pedal insert) within about 3 months of riding each set. RF warrantied them but sold my last set to try something new. Tried the new E13 TRSr cranks and they have been going strong all year on the Shore, Squamish, Pemby and a few Whistler park days. So far so good. My buddy rides Hope and likes those as well...

610g is pretty portly. You can get full DH rated rims from Race Face (ARC HD) or E13 (LG1+) for lighter than that...

Love my loud E13 hub/wheelset as well. Let's people know I'm coming and keeps the bears away!

Running the E13 TRSr front and back for winter. I find them grippier than DHR II's. A bit slower rolling for sure but grip is superior so I'll take that trade off...

I'm 170 lbs and went through 2 Next SL crank warranties before I gave up. They were nice and stiff for sure, before they started coming apart at the spindle or cracking in the arm....

Posted by: AndrewMajor

I run the, coil spring, e13 TRS+ 170mm on both my personal bikes. Awesome remote and 100% mechanical with nothing that can really fail (like anything it does get sloppy and require new key ways). An adjustable wrench, strap wrench, and Shimano cassette tool are all that’s needed besides hex keys for a full rebuild.

I recommend pre-stretching the coil spring and a bit of Slickoleum under the seal head for best performance.

I’ve had the 170mm TRS+ dropper on my bike since April and it’s been flawless. Love that it’s mechanical and just works. Big fan.

E13 TRSr front and TRS+ rear. A little slow rolling but otherwise the grippiest combo I've ever used. Especially super nice this time of year. I found the E13 2.35's measure the same width as Maxxis 2.5 WT tires.

Love the TRS tires. I'd recommend the TRS+ for the rear as it's a slightly harder compound. Wears considerably slower than the TRSr and is a bit faster rolling. Best grip I've ever experienced.