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Higher end rims (like ARC, DT 1700, e13 Plus) are made of welded 6069 aluminum where the lower end rims are typically made of softer sleeved 6061. I've killed an AR rim pretty quickly but have had ARC and e13 Plus last multiple seasons....I agree with your hub comment too though. Should be at least a 350 at this price!

Funny I feel the exact opposite. Had some OneUp's for a while but the convex just didn't work for me. It was OK, but concave locks my foot in way more and I too have stiff Impact Pro's. Different strokes for different folks I guess!

Seems to be a trend for all bike companies not just Rocky. Using a component company's lowest end rim on such a high end bike isn't fair to the end consumer or the component company, since you get less than stellar reviews on a softer aluminum sleeved rim....IMHO they could throw on an SLX or Aeffect crank and change the rims to something welded higher end alloy and still make the same amount of profit...

Nice review. I’ve been in a Vario for a couple of months  now and thought it was a bit smoother and returned faster than my buddy’s One Up. It definitely returns faster than the previous Transfer I had! Never tried a Highline 7 but it’s a lot pricier so makes sense it might have a slightly higher end cartridge. I’m pretty happy with my post!

I’m using the e13 12 speed 9-50 version with XTR on one bike and it works great. Maybe not as smooth as an XTR cassette, but about as light and waaaay cheaper (picked it-up for $195 USD) plus I didn’t  have to get a new driver for my carbon wheels. I’m still on the 9-46 11 speed on my other bike and never had issues. I’m a fan of the e13 cassettes.

I agree about the hub. The 370 engagement is pretty poor.... The only other place I'd like to see some slight improvement is the  AR rims (should be the welded and stronger ARC rims). I haven't had good luck with the AR rims in the past but that's just me...Other than those, the spec is pretty solid for sure!

These look good. I'm a fan of more range, but it kind of sucks you need to get a new derailleur....I went the other way when replacing my GX cassette and plugged in the e*13 9-50. More range than this new Eagle and allowed me to go 30T front (more clearance) and still have a decent DH gear with the 9t....It's a nice chunk lighter than the GX Eagle cassette too. Shifting seems on par so far as well....

I'm stoked to give this a try. I personally didn't have any issues with my last e*13 post. Was solid for a year and a half but I did hear of people that had problems. Plus, I kind of prefer infinite travel, and this travel adjust feature looks pretty slick and super easy too.

Nice review. I was wondering how that cassette performed. When my X01 cassette wore out I tried the E13 9-50 12 speed and have been pleasantly surprised by the shifting. I find it's on par with the SRAM and cost me a lot less (they're on sale for about $200 at the moment). Weight was about the same too (under 400g) so all in all not bad! I agree high end cassette prices are getting stupid though....

Yeah the YT's have crazy value for sure. Even when taking the Reserve wheels into play when comparing to Santa Cruz (E13 carbon wheels are only $300 cheaper and still sport the lifetime warranty) the price difference is nuts. I think Santa Cruz has a more refined frame though and the lifetime frame warranty is nice...

Started using the new e13 Helix R cassette with a 12 speed XT derailleur and shifter about a month ago....So far I'm impressed. Shifting is super smooth (feels as smooth as my buddy's full Shimano setup) and I didn't have to spring for a new Microspline driver for my carbon wheels...The e13 cassette is pricier than XT, but I saved on the driver update, and saved 120g compared to the XT 12 speed cassette, so all's well that ends well! Plus, when the 2 alu cogs wear out on the e13 I can replace just them....

I see a lot of FR560's in the bike park on rental bikes so I imagine they are a good amount tougher. 60g more is a lot for one rim.

I've been on a 9-46 e13 TRS+ cassette for a few years on one bike and pair it with a 28T front ring to take the sting out of the local steep climbs! It's been awesome. I had an older version a few years back that creaked if it was't lubed correctly, but the new version has been trouble free for well over a year...Nice plus about the e13 is you can replace just the alu cogs when they wear out. Thought about doing a Sunrace cassette but didn't want the extra weight. That and I actually like using the 9T when I dip into the bike park for a day or two a season. The e13 TRS+ is 390g, and the new e13 Helix R 9-46 is like 330g or something...Damn light. Plus the Helix comes in pretty colours!

I used to use RF Indy and am now on Dakine Slayer for the past year. I find the Slayer more comfortable for pedalling. Get the Slayer Pro is you want/need a bit of extra protection and fit adjustment...

This is why I stopped riding Maxxis. Only tire I've ever had to warranty....

Posted by: ReductiMat

Hubs first for sure, then a carbon rim that has a lifetime warranty.

e*13 gets shit on a lot, but where I'd go through three or four 570's a season I'm now down to one LG1r.

As for hubs, the i9's have lasted way longer than cheaper ones (funnily enough, like the e*13 hubs, which aren't that good).

I second your comment on the e13 carbon rims. Mine have been bomb proof for about 2 years now. My hub has also been rock solid. It has a bit less engagement than an I9 but hasn’t given me any issues either so no need to replace it. My buddy (over 200 lbs and rips) hasn’t had any issues with his e13 LG1 Plus wheelset either. He had bad luck with his DT1900 wheelset but that’s a lower end DT product.

Posted by: RAHrider

I actually rolled to a stop while rolling down a gravel road with a 5-7 degree decline today. I am going to get so fit riding this tire this winter!

Haha. Those are the second generation for sure! Great grip but slow. If you ever try some of the most recent Generation 3's I think you'll like them a LOT more....

Sounds like you might be on the Gen 2 tires. They were super slow rolling and had a thicker sidewall...but the Gen 3 is totally different....Also the TRS casing in the Gen 3 feels virtually the same as a Maxxis EXO+ casing...If you read Cam's review on the new tires you can visually tell what tire you have (Gen 2 or Gen 3). If you got a crazy good deal it's prob Gen 2 closeout....

https://nsmb.com/articles/ethirteens-new-trs-and-lg1-tires-reviewed/

The Gen 3 rolls virtually the same as the Mxxxis DHR II I had before and rolls WAY faster than an Assegai...I'm a huge fan of the TRSr Mopo front and Lg1 EN Race rear. After a bunch of Maxxis wobbly casings I only run the e13 now. I prefer the grip to the DHR II....

Seems they do very nicely under Remy and his crazy lines these days as well!

Posted by: JBV

was talking to the LBS today and buddy told me RF has a new double row bb for the PF90. i think mine is starting to creak already about 6 months in. 

https://www.raceface.ca/products/bb92-double-row-cinch-30mm

this will be the replacement if necessary.

Nice. It's about time! I was using e13 BB92 for my RF cranks for the past year and a half because they moved to double row a while ago. Been pretty bomber (way better than the original RF BB I had)

https://www.ethirteen.com/collections/all-cranks/products/press-fit-bottom-brackets 

Posted by: Kevin26

Posted by: Jenkins5

Posted by: Taz123

Other than the tried and tested DHR II in the back - what other rear tires are folks running?

I tossed on an old Aggressor lately (2.3 on a wider rim...so its more square than should be), and its performing decently well...even in the mud. I know it can have a vague feeling in the dry stuff. I've got a back-up HRII I could use if needed but I know they roll slow. the Onza that I bought was crap, so that's headed to the bin. I also have an almost-new Specialized Hillbilly that I will toss up front once my DHF dies...

I'm running a new Gen 3 e*13 LG1 EN Race in the back (their version of Double Down but about 60g lighter). Have the lighter TRS Mopo on the front (similar to a Maxxgrip Exo+). Suuper happy with this combo for riding around Squamish and Pemby. Not too heavy, rolls reasonably well, and grip better than Maxxis DHR IMHO....I had 3 straight Maxxis tires with wobbly casings that I had to warranty so no more Maxxis for me...

Keen to experiment again with a non maxxis next, e13 are high on the list. Tried magic marys last time but liked minions more. Maxx grip dhfs front and back on now but they're not going to last much longer!

Try the combo I listed above for sure.... If you like the softest combo front and rear do an LG1 EN Mopo for the rear instead of the Race compound. Race compound is similar to Maxx Terra so wears a bit better as a rear tire.