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Love the WPL lube. Won't use anything else anymore....

Yup. Had OneUp's for about 3 months and just didn't get on with them. Have friends that love convex and others that hate it (like me)....Different strokes for different folks I guess!

Nice looking pedals (IMHO ruined a bit by the standard ugly PNW graphic), but I still just don't get on with the convex thing. Concave only for me! More choice is always good though....

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!

Posted by: Poz

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Posted by: Poz

Same Megatower as last year as it really was great plus I plan to keep this for a long time as per my usual but also damn look at the e prices for the new mega. Had a lot of good days on it last year all over the province. Only got it out for the first ride of the year today as we’ve been skiing.

Updates this year are mostly drivetrain. - 165 RF Atlas cranks - one up oval 28t - SLX cassette - one up EDC light

Cannot believe how much of a difference going from 170 to 165 with cranks would make in ground contact but it was noticeable today on a trail that usually causes problems. Not sure if the oval makes a difference.

Last year I had an ethirteen cassette which wore out far too fast. Went to replace it and it’s pretty much seized to the freehub. Never again.

Next time just get the Deore cassette, all the cogs are steel, should last even longer, especially if you're someone who uses the big pie plate a lot. Only reason I'd get SLX or pricier is if I wanted the 45-10 option. other than that, the few grams gained vs longevity are a no brainer.

That was the plan but I was struggling to find a Deore (that was the same reason I ended up with the eThirteen!) so I gave up when I came across an SLX.

Sucks to hear about your e13 cassette experience. I've had the opposite experience. The new Helix R cassette has been on my Norco Sight since last spring and is still looking/working great. I may replace the alu part of the cassette (42/50 cogs) this summer to freshen it up if required....I agree Deore all steel would last longer, but Deore is also over a half pound (250g) heavier so (for me) thats a deal breaker...I had an XT cassette seize to my freehub before so thats no picnic...None of my e13 have though (on my 3rd on different bikes)....

Yeah thats the lowest end model they do. It's the same level as RS 35 Gold......The E3 feels WAY better than a 35 (IMHO), but it's not going to compare with a top end fork (like a Diamond D1 or RS Pike Select Ultimate)....

New SDG Bel Air 3. Way more comfortable than the last WTB Volt and Silverado saddles I've tried....Durable too...

Yup that new graphic is how to tell if you have the changes. My Onyx D1 is the new one and I absolutely love it.

Tried an ERA and rode a Formula Selva R for 3 months. Now on a DVO Onyx and have to say it feels better and is much easier to setup than either of the Italian forks (feels better than my last 36 as well). Way cheaper too....

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....