So if I weighed 97kg on a non-eMTB (instead of the 77kg that I do weigh) would I need to use "heavier and more robust (stronger casing)"? Just asking. 😉
Not a 'weight weeny' but the weight of my 2022 Trek Rail alloy is slowly increasing with every upgrade.
Thought I'd try my air shock again which is 500g lighter than my Ohlins TTX22m.2 coil. Didn't like it so put the Ohlins back on. Same with HT PA03 pedals which are 100g lighter than my...
At first sight they look similar but having looked at the installation guide on the Oneup website they are in fact very different (the Oneup guide requires messing around with shims, for example).
Just bought these which are currently on offer, almost within your budget. Not the lightest but strong with a long warranty.
https://www.huntbikewheels.com/products/hunt-e_all-mountain-29-wheelset
Edit: Shimano Microspline
Wife and I have Reverse Components chain guides on our Rails and when it's super muddy we just flip them up. Also flip them when want to move the chain off the chainring.
https://reverse-components.com/en/products/flip-guide-e-chainguide-bosch-gen-4