Decided to open my motor casing today to check up on the crud. The rear mudhugger and foam insert are certainly doing their job! Only very fine dirt in there which was cleaned up by using an air compressor and cloth. What i did notice though was the dreaded power cable insulation cracks!
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Im running 27.5 in 2.6 with the flip chip in high and it is a fair old drop. Just have to be more carful with your lines on root sections in particular. I’d say its worth it as the bike feels more nimble/playful.
The brakes at first don’t feel as sharp as XT’s but the more you use them, the more you appreciate the modulation. Now when i ride my clockwork bike with XT’s i wish they had more control.