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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...

Interesting results on the tire. Think it might have been a one off. I’ve been running the same TRS Mopo  tire in the front for a year with no issues (and I ride Shore, Squamish, Pemby too). It still has good tread but I’ll probably grab a fresh one for spring. I did once have a Maxxis DHR do that to me though but chalked It up to wear and maybe a bit of a defect.

Just order from E13 directly or Backcountry has the TRS MOPO. 

https://www.backcountry.com/ethirteen-components-trs-race-a-t-tire-29in?skid=ETR1WUB-BLA-S24IMOP&ti=U2VhcmNoIFJlc3VsdHM6RXRoaXJ0ZWVuIE1PUE86MToxOkV0aGlydGVlbiBNT1BP

Ditched Maxxis and Schwalbe for e13 last spring and haven’t looked back. LG1 EN Mopo rear (similar construction to Maxxis DD but about 60g lighter) and TRSr Mopo front have been crazy good for everything I ride in the Sea to Sky. Crazy good grip in the wet and dry.

Good review. I can see the benefits, but I already run a DD style tire in the rear (E13 LG1 EN) and find that's already a heavy enough solution to prevent flats. Adding another quarter pound would make climbing even worse....For those that don't care about weight or mostly shuttle these would be great for sure...

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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.

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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...

Just picked up a new SDG Bel Air 3 and daaaammmn is it comfortable. Good looking and light too. Highly recommend!

Yup. No more Maxxis for me. Had 3 wobbly casings and gave up. Maxxis quality control sucks IMHO....Running e13 now with great results.

I've been on Zee's all last year and had no issues. I rode 2 piston SLX for a few years with no issues either. Maybe I just adapted to/didn't notice the wandering bite point....Building a new bike now with the new SLX 4 piston so hope all stays good!

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Not running Maxxis anymore, but I've had great luck with the new Gen 3 e13 LG1 EN tires in the rear this year. Mostly ride Squamish and Pemby. They are DD style construction (dual 120 tpi ply) but weigh about 70g less than Maxxis DHR II 2.4 DD. I weigh 180 and run 24 psi in the rear and haven't flatted yet. The sidewall is nice and supportive too. Never felt the need for cushcore...And Iooove that Mopo grip!

Yah I've read some great things about the new E13 tires and interested in testing a few different tires this season. Other than MEC, I don't see anywhere online locally that sells them. Do you order them online or is there a local shop that stocks them?

MEC just has the TRSr in stock right now.  No MOPO. I ordered from Backcountry.com. I think you can order directly from E13 as well, and Jenson probably carries them too.

Not running Maxxis anymore, but I've had great luck with the new Gen 3 e13 LG1 EN tires in the rear this year. Mostly ride Squamish and Pemby. They are DD style construction (dual 120 tpi ply) but weigh about 70g less than Maxxis DHR II 2.4 DD. I weigh 180 and run 24 psi in the rear and haven't flatted yet. The sidewall is nice and supportive too. Never felt the need for cushcore...And Iooove that Mopo grip!

SDG fan here. On their new Radar saddle and love it. Really liked the Falcon as well.....I too find Chromag saddles uncomfortable.

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The new E*thirteen 2.4" TRS A/T Race MOPO also sound promising but I can't seem to find them for sale anywhere yet, at least not online. 

Apparently the Maxxis DHF WT is available in an EXO carcass with Maxx Grip at least from some German Online stores; I would be interested to know how well that works on wet roots and rocks as well (as a front tire).

I'm using the E13 TRS MOPO and they are crazy good in the wet. Casing seems similar to an EXO+. I have them front and rear for fall/winter duty, and the rears are wearing surprisingly well for such a soft compound...I found them on Backcountry.com but the E13 website prob has them too.

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Loving my new E13 TRSr tires (the new ones released a few months ago). Noticeably faster rolling than the previous gen and still tons of grip. Casing feels similar to an EXO+ in the super scientific "hand feel test"....Tried the Assegai too and it's grippy but super slow rolling IMO...

Which Assegai did you run?

Im thinking about swapping out my Gen 1 E13 TRS+ for a Max Terra

Max Terra. Super slow IMO. Check out Cam's review of the new TRS on the front page (same ones I'm running). Might be worth a shot....

Read it and a few other private reviews, seems like the jury is still out on wet weather performance.

if you can, would love to hear about your thoughts on these new tires on shore in the wet

Mopo is awesome in the wet. I only ride Squamish, Pemby, and the Shore and wet weather performance is amazing thus far. I think it's better then MaxxGrip DHF for sure. I run about 20-21psi front and 25-27 PSI rear on the TRS tires. If I was on LG1 En rear I'd run lower.....Cam also agrees: "MOPO compound grips like a MOFO on rock slabs or wet roots". Were the other reviews of the new tires or the previous gen?

For the fall/winter, Mopo rear is the call, but for spring/summer the Race compound will be fine too (harder middle with Mopo side lugs)