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@MartyMcfly2810: interesting....I have cracked my first Spire alu raw front triangle got a replacement one (only front triangle - but fast). But soon I found out that rear shock mounts are misaligned -> so another warranty case. That one took a while since they didn't have raw frames in stock....first they offered me orange triangle but was not acceptable for me with raw rear end. They refused to get me a whole frame or carbon one....only way was to wait a few months....waiting was prolonged two times....but then after some talk they finally found/received Raw frameset for me (4 months of total waiting time - not happy with procedure of second warranty case). This one (3rd frame) is now aligned and still without cracks - will see how long it will hold. *also seatstays cracks on Spire at brake mount I am surprised how so heavy frame (4kg without shock in size XL) couldn't withstand one full season.

@Serpentras: I even manage to cut Schawalbe BigBetty Performance 29x2,40" (weight around 1600 g) on the rear :) On 27,5" I had almost zero problems with Maxxis DH HighRoller or DHR II both 60a, dual ply. Now on 29" I haven't found as reliable tire as previous two were on 27,5". Any recomendation for rear tire - I only want as much puncture protection as possible and hard compound (I don't want to pedal super tracky tires on the uphils)?