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This thread says they’ll work with TRP 2.3mm, maybe worth a try. https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/The-Hub,2/2-3mm-rotors-on-Shimano-brakes,10886

I’ve had similar problems with the Shimano XT Icetec RT86 rotors, I swapped out to basic steel rotors RT76, and so far no issues. What brakes are they?

Is anyone running an angleset on a first generation Spectral On? If so, which one?

I’m starting to feel the pain now! It was in Eco the whole way, but wouldn‘t say I’m super fit. All the trails were completely dry, which I think helps, I’m also wondering whether the DHR tire is a bit quicker than the Spec. Butcher I had on last year.

I’m a fair bit lighter, 66kg, so I guess that would influence quite a bit. I rode the lot in eco, but I was definitely getting assistance.

I know the answer to this question (no), but the weirdest thing seems to be happening to my ebike. I rode today for the first time after 8 weeks in lockdown and recorded a crazy distance & height gain - 49.49km / 2,297m, this far exceeds my previous records. I finished just as it turned red...

I travel with work and have struggled with jet lag sleep issues for years. I tried Melatonin and CBD oil for the time on a recent Asia trip, 8hrs sleep every night, so I can definitely recommend. Just be careful if you travel with cbd oil, it’s banned in some countries.

I’m getting similar distances to you, initially I thought there was an issue, but it seems to be about normal. I can manage 40km / 2000m, spending most of the day in eco with chunky tires and normal pressures.

Swapped the Maguras out mid summer for Sram Codes they seemed to be lasting better. I don’t think the wear speed is too terrible, it’s not that much worse than my enduro bike.

I’ve just seen your pics, what mudguards are you using? Winter arrived with me this weekend and I definitely need a setup like yours.

(i) I’d defiantly ride both, for weight and puncture protection it’s worth it alone - 2.8 tube is around 300g, so you’re loosing 600g. (ii) I think the jury’s out on inserts. With the 2.8’s if I drop the pressure to a point where I could potentially hit a rim I don’t like the feel in...

Definitely, get the tubes pulled out, you won’t look back. There’s said to be benefits like lower rolling resistance, better tire shape, lower weight bla bla bla. For me the single best reason for ditching the tubes is you rarely, if ever get punctures. Why would you not...

Yes, they’re the ones DT Swiss - H 1700 SPLINE® 35

I’ve been running the DT swiss h1700 for 8 months without tire inserts, so far so good. I’m living in the alps, so they’re getting lots of rough downhill action, jumps and plenty of hammer.

If you go for something aimed at downhill or enduro, it’ll definitely be up to the job, zee, saint, code or guide re etc. I did a demo weekend earlier in the year and rode just about everything, there’s definitely differences in modulation, lever shape etc, but they all stopped well, I think...