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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...

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.

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 

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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.

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...

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!