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I was first in line for the 200mm FallLine when it was released 6,7? years ago?  Fantastic post I ran for4-5 years but the X ring air seal wears far too fast and replacement is a bit of a PITA.  With everyday use I was having to replace it every few months.  I finally grew tired of that routine and went with a OneUp.  Cartridge failure is maybe 1x every 2 years, warranted, and way easier to replace.

Also are you sure OneUp is manufacturing the digit remote?  Maybe that's changed but it used to be WolfTooth.

https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0471

I had similar routing problems on a 2018 Commencal Meta Power.  I finally gave up, refusing to drop the motor to perform routine service.  I externalized the derailleur and dropper cables and secured with zip ties.  Ugly AF - yep.  5 minutes to do a 5 minute service vs  frustrating hours - hell yes!

MTX gold last 2-3x longer than OEM SRAM organics for me.  They are dead quiet in all situations, have incredible modulation and enough outright power but not as much as metallics.

OMG...I tried the organic Truckerco and almost died.  15 seconds of steeps and they immediately faded to nothing.  Upon looking down I saw them smoldering/smoking.  Tried contacting Truckerco and they refused to respond.  Do not buy that crap!!

First time I've ever heard the same complaint I'm experiencing with seat too far forward.  Started feeling my seat even when slammed with a 200 dropper when I moved to a Megatower.  Couldn't figure out why.  The slacker real seat angle slightly impact the real vertical drop from my ass but I came to the same conclusion:  the seat is too far forward.  Yes I could move the seat back on the rails but that would impact my effective STA at pedaling height which I don't want to do.

For me it's enough of an issue that I'm switching frames to one with a steeper actual STA.

Thought the 7000 display was just B&W vs color LED, but same size?

Yeah this last one was bad.  I've had a couple tears/partial menisectomies on the other knee over my many years with no consequences.  But this one + my age + genetic disposition=not great.  I do take turmeric which has some studies to back up it's anti-inflammatory properties on the order of NSAIDs.  It mitigates the inflammatory response Yoann mentioned.  Glucosamine+chondrotin was shown to be snake oil in meta studies.

Yoann - what knee surgery are you considering?  There's no replacement meniscus available at 'our age'.  I'm 51, ride every day but a moto accident a couple years ago and torn meniscus and subsequent meniscetomy have left me with bone on bone OA.  I certainly couldn't run now.  I can barely hike and am starting to feel it riding.  Can't fathom knee replacement or inactivity :-(

But negates all the Shimano 12s shifting goodness