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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...

I hear ya. New E13 Mopo is my new favourite tire (especially this time of year). Cornering is pretty personal (I'm shorter and lighter than you so found the e13 on the Capra cornered great), but I was referring more to the rolling resistance. I found the Assegai and E13 gen 2 to be about the same...Pretty slow! I don't mind a slow tire if it grips well though. Thx again for the great review!

Good review. I rode a friend's Capra for a while and really loved it. He had a DHX2 coil on it though so I didn't have any complaints about the rear suspension. I think a coil really suits this bike and makes it come alive.

Regarding the tires, I like the second generation E13 tires but agree they are slow rolling. To me they feel similar to the Assegai that everyone seems to love now, so if you're an Assegai fan these will be fine. If you have a bit of loam to ride they're awesome and crazy grippy (as stated in Cam's previous review), but I do like the 3rd generation more. The new 2019 versions still offer a ton of grip, but are more round and faster rolling for sure....

Interesting you're a big fan of the super square tire. A lot of people thought it was too square but guess everyone is different! I find the new tire still hooks up better than a DHF, so guess you're not a Maxxis fan either. I also came off the second generation tire too and didn't find any weirdness with the new one. Rode in super wet conditions last week and it hooked up great on wet slabs and roots. That said I saw that backcountry.com has a bunch of the second generation tires still for sale for cheap, as does MEC....Stock up!

Tried these and found them grippy for sure, but super slow rolling....The new E13 TRSr in Mopo compound has been a nice balance between awesome grip (super good on wet rock and roots) and not so bad rolling resistance. For me the Assegai would be a good front tire only, but lack of Maxx Grip in a lighter casing is a deal breaker. Maxxis Double Down is also considerably heavier than the E13 LG1 EN tire (which is also dual ply)....

2.4 (although the E13 actually measure wider than the DHR 2.4). Your compound comparisons are correct, but so far I'm finding the Mopo to be as sticky (if not stickier) as MaxxGrip but it's been wearing better/slower....

I'm a big fan of these tires. Grip better than a DHR2 (especially in the Mopo compound) and feel like they roll a bit faster too (might just be in my head though). I have the TRSr and casing feels similar to an EXO+. I won't be going back to Maxxis. Had quality issues with my last few pairs of DHF/DHR (wobbly casing and too many punctures)

E13 2.4 measures the same as a Maxxis 2.5...I've measured.

Excited to try new XT myself but I’m not buying a new rear hub/wheel. I really hope Shimano opens up the Microspline license soon. If they don’t, retail sales of this stuff will suffer for sure.

OneUp’s are convex though, so isn’t the “raised section” even more pronounced? I tried them and they were alright, but I prefer a concave pedal for sure.

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Posted by: Jenkins5

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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Posted by: ehfour

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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)

Posted by: ehfour

Posted by: Jenkins5

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....

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...

I felt the Z1 to be noticeably stiffer than a 36 as well. Loved the way it felt.

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Posted by: Brocklanders

e*thirteen LG1.

Beat the crap out of them. They have stayed true and only one spoke snap in a year of use. Still rolling them.

Just killed my backwheel it is all cracked to shit. I'm hard on sports gear but didn't think they would fail after only a year and a half. Have a cheap substitute until I decide what wheel set to get next. Prob the DT Swiss? I'm too scared to buy carbon, will destroy them. Something that will last a couple years would be nice.

Help me Obi Wan Kenobi... You are my only hope.....

Are you on the Plus level rims? If you’re super hard on gear and a heavy guy sounds like getting a year and half out of a rim is pretty good. That said reaching out to E13 might be worth it. Their customers service was awesome when my buddy contacted them about an issue he had. You might at least get a crash replacement deal or something.

The E13 Plus rims are noticeably stronger than their base stuff, but that’s true for most brands I think. Their Plus stuff is made from a stronger aluminum and the rims are welded.

My friend has the entry level aluminum Capra with the DT Swiss M1900 wheels and detonated them after a month. Those are DT’s lowest level wheel though, so I think the problem is more with product managers specing lower level rims/wheels to save money on some models.That stuff just doesn’t last under some riders.

I’ve had awesome luck with all my E13 stuff (wheels, cassette, and tires), and friends of mine on their wheels have no complaints either.

Posted by: grambo

I ran OEM TRS (30mm id) on my YT for 2 years with only one minor ding in the back and I weighed up to 225lbs at the time (lighter now). Only broke two spokes too.

New bike just came with TRS Race carbon wheels, will see how they fair.

My buddy runs the carbon and he’s a big guy (205) and loves them. The fact that they come with lifetime warranty is nice peace of mind too.