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Holy throw back! I ran manual granny shift with bash long before 1X narrow/wide. The bash would help keep the chain on, but It would often drop to granny at a really bad time. 

So, current 1X systems are dialed. Yet it's a massive heavy cassette. Ultra long mech that might survive three months. A clutch system that cripples your flow (ask Gwin 2015),  and a crazy chain line that absolutely guaranties you keep buying more shit more often. Like Apple. 

It's a huge compromise, and I don't care, manual shift is dead bro :)

I run a buzzy hub to alert this new insane population of Shore hikers and lame riders from Ontario. So is the Shore finally dead? Sad to say yes it's an old beaten rug, tracks on the map are mostly destroyed and not fun to ride anymore . All the hidden gems get found and chopped.

My Nikon 70-200 2.8E is a staple, it's big to carry but never ever leaves the bag. This review looks legit, strapping down your rig on hikes is really important, if your lens in bouncing around on the flange it's going to cause a lot of expensive problems.  So ALWAYS secure the load, and never hike with big heavy glass attached to  your camera never!! Yes I learned the hard way.

Man, years ago Starfish/Boundary was one of the original Fromme gnarly gnars. If you survived in the rain, instant hero status buds buy you beers!

Let's just say, no complaints. On the Sea to Sky I can still ride old school gnar off the map. Sadly North Van is pretty much beaten dead, ruled by land owners.  What's funny, the off map trails are now getting more traffic than ever before, riders are simply looking for less dumb, it's true.

I see OCD tidy cables, how do you manage with all those clamps on yer bar?

I actually enjoy the pedal up, it's sort of a mantra thing. And you know, earn your turns. Some how, even occasional shuttle laps have become a guilty pleasure. Besides, sweet climbers are popping up everywhere. Personally I don't care how you get up, but just keep your ebikes off my track bro, I will be seriously angry If you're brapping up a golden climber.

Intriguing… especially the X2 bearing fits, DU bushings just really suck. In fact there is no place for bushings on any mtb, and I think Banshee and RMB learned that lesson the hard way. One more important lesson and I'll buy this rig. Press fit BB on a 4K frame kinda leaves me scratching my head… as in head over to Transition scratch. Also I'm pretty sure down tube protection on any carbon frame should be an automatic, most of my aluminum DT's have rather large dents. Maybe carbon frames have been tested and can stand up to flying boulders, but not paint chips?

I think Cannondale should put away the weed. Lefty, DYAD wtf over? Who's gonna service this crap, you've completely lost your mind.

Great review, l actually read all of it for a change. If new XT stoppers are mixed, I'm out because the M785 were reliable but suffered terrible fade away on long steep descents. XTR M988 were better but still crapped out. Guess I'm going to try Zee with a substantial weight penalty. Don't even mention Sram.