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I’m with you on XT everywhere, but I’m sold on pairing with an e13 Helix cassette. Saves a half pound over Deore and can change just the 2 alu big cogs when they wear out. Win win….

Using this TRP stuff with an e13 Helix cassette and it works great. Stoked that I no longer have to have any Shimano or SRAM on my bike.

PNW droppers are nice but hardly boutique. Pretty much re-branded Trans-X. Boutique would be a Bike Yoke.

Specs list at the start of the article says DVO shock. Was that a typo? I'd personally prefer the DVO Jade X to the Hazzard....

My little ripper has been loving the SDG Slater pedals. They are half the cost of the Chromag so a price is bit easier to swallow for sure! The entire SDG Jr Pro Kit (pedals, bar, saddle and grips) is fantastic to be honest. 

https://sdgcomponents.com/products/slater-pedals?variant=32333061750889

https://sdgcomponents.com/products/jr-pro-kit?variant=32333056409705

Nice review. This fork was interesting to me for sure (Price was too good to pass up) but in the end I wanted/needed 160mm. Ended up grabbing a DVO Diamond D1. Was $325 more ($999 CAD) but it feels way better than my last Fox 36 Grip damper for sure....I am interested to try a coil again at some point though!

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 was on a Formula Selva R for about 4 months and liked it. It was a bit more difficult to get the proper setup and I ended up with the "plushest" silver CTS valve to make it feel good, but could never really get it to feel 100%. It felt better than my last Fox 36 Factory though so that was a big plus! I'm on a DVO Onyx SC now and have to say the OTT is pretty incredible. It's like my Formula was but just feels that little bit more plush/dialled.....Plus it was less expensive! You cant go wring with the Formula though, and I heard the guys at Alba are awesome to deal with if you have any issues.

Posted by: Kenny

Could try suspension werx for sure, I never really think to buy parts there for some reason. 

I buy my dvo stuff from S4 suspension in Quebec, they keep really good stock.

Yup Suspension Werx is listed as their western Canadian distributor so should have all spare parts for sure...

Been on a new Onyx SC and Topaz shock all season on my Sight.....I'm pretty blown away. Wont be going back to Fox or RS anytime soon....

I've had great luck with the e13 TRS and LG1 EN Mopo compound in the winter around here. As grippy as MaxxGrip but last a bit longer (for me anyway). The Race compound is similar to MaxxTerra and works well as a rear tire.....They can be had for $49 USD at the moment which is a pretty good deal...

Posted by: Taz123

semi-related - Non-OEM brake pads for shimano - who is using what and with what level of success?

I've used Disco and Loam Goat, the Loam's have good stopping power with my Zee's, but are very loud.

Been using MTX reds with my XT 4-pots with great results. All the power of the OE pads and none of the rattling fins...

Another vote for DVO. After 2 creaky 36's in a season (my buddy also had a 38 that started creaking after a month of riding) I'm now on an Onyx SC and it's been super plush and creak free for over a year....

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Posted by: Jenkins5

Grab an e13 TRS+ 9-46 11 speed cassette, and when the 46 wears out you can replace it no problem....They also make a 9-42...

This likely will be the option I'm going to go with.  Looking at the X.01 jockey wheels need to be replaced as well so I doubt I'll be getting parts for it this season

There is also the SunRace option if you can find one.

https://www.sunrace.com/en/products/detail/csmx9x

Sunrace doesn't solve his problem/want of replacing just the largest cog when it wears out. e13 does. Plus Sunrace is over 100g heavier. It is cheap tho....

Grab an e13 TRS+ 9-46 11 speed cassette, and when the 46 wears out you can replace it no problem....They also make a 9-42...

I've been running the TRS Mopo front and LG1 EN Mopo rear for a while now. They have been really good on the Shore, Squamish and Pemby (wet and dry). They wear better than a Maxxis MaxxGrip compound and are just as grippy. The dual ply LG1 EN rear is similar to a Maxxis DD casing but a bit (about 50g) lighter. I didn't notice a difference in rolling resistance compared to a Maxxix DHR 2. After getting a bunch of Maxxis wobbly casings the e13 are my new go to tires...

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.