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I'm interested to see how this BB fares, compared to previous RF ones. 

Race face has mentioned the reduction in Q factor of the 175mm crank is 2.8%/5mm - which all adds up on overall feel and comfort.

Sure they have, but the stiffer chassis of a 38mm stanchion fork is very noticeable compared to a 35mm chassis.

I'll check it with a tape when I'm back in town Saturday.

I whole-heartedly agree. I'd love to see a XTR chain round the group out. Luckily, there's no discerning the shifting performance between a Deore 6100 and XTR 9100 chain, at least so far in the four days I've ridden it. Time in the winter muck will be the true test.

I have heard Len Ferrous speak of spinning any bearing at high speed on a drill chuck to move grease around, and allegedly gain much more service life. Particularly pivot bearings as they're not getting full rotation like hubs etc.

...and also proceeded to break the Evil.

My Ibex Taos merino flannel button up. I've had it since 2014, and it's ran the gamut of being a fancy Canadian Dinner Shirt, to ski midlayer, to a riding/trail digging dirt shirt which needs some elbow patches. Then I bought a second to fill the spot when I need a nice flannel for said Canadian dinners. 

NF Destroyer V2 pants for any riding under 15°. They breathe exceptionally well and keep dirt off me, have a minimal but cavernous pocket layout, and the stretchy waistband wins in the comfort/lack of bulk dept. over any other waist cinch. They don't show any appreciable wear other than a short length of blown inner thigh seam (which NF repairs in-house). 

Honourable mention goes to the Sugoi commuter rain pants from 2014. I've tried to kill those bastards using mattocks and shovels while grinding  gold soil into the textile. They're paper thin, but will likely keep going for another 7 years.

Footbeds are indeed included. I didn't mention them, because they're generic, but do allow for  aftermarket footbeds to be thrown in.

Fire away with fit questions. I'm very aware about my feet, working in a few ski boot shops and being cognizant with volume, etc. 

And yeah, you're right about stealth rubber vs. actual shoes, it's the rubber compound grip j I'm referring to.

In other shoes, I'd run my cleats as far back as possible. With the 4.0/5.0, they were 5mm back from centre, in the aft cleat plate position. Still tons of room to go further back!

It's true, Trevor - I even saw him walk out of the Sechelt BCL with a flat of beverages. Pete, did you move to merely avoid the beer vultures?

I wonder if there's a reasonant frequency related to bigger rotors, more material to vibrate - seriously! My Old 200/200 Codes screamed when wet, but it's also likely you're heavy on the brakes, late, as you should be - instead of brake dragger Dreej here.